Title: Discuss current topics in the industry.
Course: Electricity I (17102-I) > Section: Focusing on the Electrician's Profession

Discussion should include

- identifying and analyzing trade-related materials
- keeping abreast of new technologies
- naming resources that address local economy issues (regional job opportunities)
- identifying renewable energies

- solar
- wind
- electrical vehicles
- examining the importance of surge protection.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What caused the Northeast blackout of 2003?
- Why is the Nuclear Engineering Education Research (NEER) Program creating certifications for new nuclear construction?
- What effect does government regulation or deregulation have on the power distribution industry?