Upon completion of the course, the student should understand
·         How LEDs generate light.

·         How dimmable LEDs are different from non-dimmable LEDs.

·         The importance of properly matching dimmers to LEDs.

·         How color LEDs and color controls work.

·         How fiber optic cables work.

·         How fiber optic signals are encoded.

·         Some fiber optic mechanics, such as connectors, transceivers and multiplexers.

·         Variable speed control requirements of DC and AC motors.

·         How a wide range of sensors are incorporated into systems.

·         How PLCs are used to replace wired logic.

·         Applications of PLCs.

·         Designing and implementing energy management systems.

·         Where is energy management most productively and least productively used?

·         The definition of and the likely importance of microgrids in future neighborhoods.