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RBT 242Course Schedule, Spring 2009Version 1.5 (2/27/09)

DateTopics / CategoriesActivities/Assignments/Document Titles1/22/09Class OrientationWelcome to YC / RBT 242

Roster – Student EnrollmentIntroductionsWelcome to YC / RBT 242Roster – Student EnrollmentInstructor introductionSyllabus reviewLogging into Blackboard for course lessonsOverview of Topics / Categories to be coveredHomework Assignments

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The first Homework assignment (covering Introto Residential Energy) will be reviewed in class

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All remaining homework assignments are to becompleted and submitted in Blackboard(Credit for Intro homework assignment will be given toclass attendees)Classroom AssignmentsReview of Classroom Assignment Process:

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Each week, questions will be available onBlackboard for download

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Classroom assignment questions will bereviewed and discussed in class.

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Students may answer questions at home and/orin-class. To receive credit, the assignment mustbe turned in at the end of each class.

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Answers to questions will be posted inBlackboard two weeks after the class wherethey were discussed.(Credit for Intro Classroom assignment will be given toclass attendees)Classroom DiscussionIntroduction to Residential Energy

1/29/09Principles of Energy Lesson 1

Text reading assignment(read prior to 1/29 class)Residential Energy Chapter 1 (Principles of Energy)Homework Assignment 1(Complete on Blackboard)Complete Blackboard Assignment 1 and submit on-line byclass time on 1/29Classroom Assignment 1(Download from Blackboard)

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Download the Classroom Assignment 1.

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Questions will be reviewed and discussed in the1/29 class.

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Students may answer questions at home and/orin-class. To receive credit, the assignment mustbe turned in at the end of the 1/29 class.Classroom DiscussionInstructor’s review:

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Chapter 1 classroom and homeworkassignment questions

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Discussion of Weatherization current topic(s)and any other Blackboard document(s) postedBlackboard DocumentsCurrent article, event, or topic :-“Energy Tuning Your Home”-“Every House Needs an Energy Audit”

2/05/09Energy and the BuildingShellLesson 2

Quiz 1 (due 2/12)Covers Intro, Lessons 1 and 2Complete Quiz 1 on Blackboard, and submit it by classtime on 2/12Text reading assignment(read prior to 2/05 class)Residential Energy Chapter 2(Energy and the Building Shell)Homework Assignment 2(Complete on Blackboard)Complete Blackboard Assignment 2 and submit on-line byclass time on 2/05Classroom Assignment 2(Download from Blackboard)Bring questions to discuss and to complete as an in-classassignmentClassroom DiscussionInstructor’s review:

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Chapter 2 classroom assignment questionsDiscussion of Weatherization current topic(s) and anyother Blackboard document(s) posted

Blackboard DocumentsCurrent article, event, or topic :Review article "Spy plane employed to shame owners of heat-loss homes”

2/12/09Air LeakageLesson 3

Text reading assignment(read prior to 2/12 class)Residential Energy Chapter 3 (Air Leakage)Energy Outwest Sections 5.1 (Duct Leakage) and 5.2 (AirSealing)Homework Assignment 3(Complete on Blackboard)Complete Blackboard Assignment 3 and submit on-line byclass time on 2/12Classroom Assignment 3(Download from Blackboard)Bring questions to discuss and to complete as an in-classassignmentClassroom DiscussionInstructor’s review:

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Chapter 3 classroom and homeworkassignment questions

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EOW reading assignment

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Discussion of Weatherization current topic(s)and any other Blackboard document(s) postedBlackboard DocumentsCurrent article, event, or topic :Air Sealing Graphic from southface.orgEnergy Star Thermal Bypass Checklist

RBT 242Course Schedule, Spring 2009Version 1.5 (2/27/09)

2/19/09InsulationLesson 4

Text reading assignment(read prior to 2/19 class)Residential Energy Chapter 4 (Insulation)Energy Outwest Sections 5.3 through 5.6 (Insulation)Homework Assignment 4(Complete on Blackboard)Complete Blackboard assignment 4 and submit on-line byclass time on 2/19Classroom Assignment 4Bring questions to discuss and to complete as an in-classassignmentField TripDuct Blaster Demonstration and TestingCollege House (1473 Purple Sage)Meet at the house at 5pm; Chino Campus afterwardsClassroom DiscussionInstructor’s review:

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Chapter 4 classroom and homeworkassignment questions

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EOW reading assignment

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Discussion of Weatherization current topic(s)and any other Blackboard document(s) postedBlackboard DocumentsLink to Arizona Code College Online Training NetworkBuilding Envelope / Insulation video segments

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Cellulose

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Fiberglass

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Spray Foam

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Rigid Insulation

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SIPSCurrent article, event, or topic :

"Insulating Unvented Attics with Spray Foam"

2/26/09Home Energy Analysis ToolsGuest SpeakerLesson 5Samantha Taylor, E3 Energy Inc.“Home Energy Ratings and Analysis Software”

Text reading assignmentHomework Assignment 5(Complete on Blackboard)Complete Blackboard Assignment 5 and submit on-line byclass time on 2/26Classroom Assignment 5(Download from Blackboard)No in-class assignment but students must attend theguest speaker’s lecture to receive pointsClassroom DiscussionGuest lecturerBlackboard DocumentsCurrent article, event, or topic :Download and register for the

trial version of REM/Design

, see Blackboard for download address