Solar Home Analysis and Design

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Students interested in Solar Home Analysis and Design will be able to be immersed in the French culture. It will be composed of : - Solar Home Analysis and Design40 contact hours - 3 ECTS credits- Industrial Design: from Pencil to Product48 contact hours - 3 ECTS credits

Period
30-06-2014 - 25-07-2014 (4 weeks)

Target group
The European Summer Program of Lille catholic University is a multidisciplinary program designed for students who are looking for a comprehensive educational experience abroad. Our students come from all over the world. This variety makes the program even richer for participants when they are able to mix with their international students sharing a similar experience in France. Students should have completed secondary education in their home country and have a good knowledge of English.

Course aim
Solar Home Analysis and DesignStudents will research technologies and design approaches relevant to solar powered homes. The discussions will be based around the design of a house for the Solar Decathlon competition. Topics may include capture and use of solar thermal energy, conversion of solar energy to electricity, and passive solar home design. Available and emerging technologies will be investigated, and analysis tools will be used to compare options. Other aspects of house design, such as windows, lighting, and appliance choice will also be examined, as well as architecture and system level design.Industrial Design: from Pencil to Product:Detailed course topics:- Project analysis- Helping tools analysis- Breaking down a project into stages- Management of the stages- Defining specifications- Finding solutions- Planning work- Controlling quality



Credits
6.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 2490[Convert to USD]including tuition fees, administration fees, accommodation, breakfast and lunch on weekdays, free access to public transportation in Lille, access to university facilities, fieldtrips, 5 group dinners, an orientation program, cultural and social activities.

Course leader
esp@univ-catholille.fr

Universite Catholique de Lille
Address: 60 bd Vauban CS40109
Postal code: 59016
City: Lille
Country: France
Website: http://www.univ-catholille.fr/studying-la-catho/esp.asp
E-mail: esp@univ-catholille.fr
Phone: +33(0)359566993