EA5303 SOLAR/LUNAR PATHS

Course Description

An academic exploration into the understanding of the movement of the sun and the moon and their affect upon design.

Prequisite: acceptance beyond foundational skills

• Course Length: 14 weeks
• Contact Hours: 42
• Credit Value: 3 credits

Course Compentencies

• Understanding of the sun's and the moon's movement
• Understanding of months and seasons
• Understanding of gravity and its fluctuating cycles
• Understanding of tides
• Understanding of day lighting design and analysis
• Understanding of solar heating
• Understanding of passive solar design
• Design a strategy that uses the sun and moon movement to affect the outcome

Students enrolled in course must log 30 hours of lecture time in order to receive a passing grade in the course.