SGRD 100 Smart Grid Overview

This course provides an overview of smart grid technology. The course is divided into two parts which are taught by two different instructors. Part 1 of the course (Units 1-4) introduces basic electricity principles, power generation, microgrids, distributed energy resources, and grid modernization. Part 2 of the course (Units 5-8) is an introduction to smart grid components, smart meters, network security, and building energy management. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.

	Course Files: SGRD 100 Smart Grid Overview (25 MB)
	Evaluation Sheet (14 KB)
	Quality Note Template (14 KB)

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Date:: 2013-07-02
Primary Material Type:: Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:: Lewis and Clark Community College
Project Name:: IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:: electricity, electricity principles, power generation, transmission, power distribution, smart meters, microgrids, distributed generation, renewable energy, building energy management, network security, voltage, current, simple circuits, power consumption, microgrid, energy efficiency of buildings, smart grid

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:: Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
Industry Sector:: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)
Occupation:: Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Electrical Engineers (17-2071)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:: Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:: Credit
Credential Type:: Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:: 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:: 16 weeks, one traditional college semester
Language:: English (United States)
Interactivity Type:: Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:: Other
Quality Assurance Organization:: SkillsCommons Editorial Board
Quality Note:: This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:: Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials

Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:: Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:: Smart Grid Certificate: 46.0301