Fundamentals of Lighting Course
Spring 2012 Session
February, 8th 2012 – March, 21st 2012

The Arizona Section of the IES is pleased to present the Fundamentals of Lighting Course. The class sizes are limited to ensure a low student to teacher ratio.

-The course is divided into seven modules and they will start on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 and proceed for the next 6 Wednesdays per the schedule below.
- Classes will take place at the classroom at Arizona Lighting Sales (2001 W Alameda Dr, Ste 101, Tempe, AZ 85282) .
- The cost the course is $395 for IES Members ($435 for  Non IES Members). The textbook, Fundamentals of Lighting Student Manual FOL-09 is included. 

Member/Non-Member

Members $395.00 Non-Members $435.00

-To reserve a space in the next class, contact Brett Lorenzen at education@iesarizona.org

Date	Course Module/Instructor	Time/Location	Module Description
FEB 8	Module 1: Basic Lighting Concepts, Vision, and Color/ Miho Muzikama Schoettker	6:00PM/ 2001 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, Arizona	Instructor: TBD Course Content: Brief History of Lighting– What is Light? Vision? Color? Upon completion, students will: Appreciate the history of light and lighting, with special emphasis on technology, energy efficiency, and its interaction with architecture; Understand and be able to use basic lighting terminology; and Comprehend the relationships among light, vision and color.
FEB 15	Module 2: Electric Light Sources and Ballasts/ Jamie Moses, LC	6:00PM/ 2001 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, Arizona	Instructor: TBD Course Content: Filament lamps • Fluorescent lamps and ballasts • High intensity • Discharge lamps and ballasts • Light emitting diodes (LEDs) • Other electric light sources Upon completion, students will: Understand the basic operation and performance characteristics of electric light sources; Understand how ballasted light sources operate as a system; and Be able to identify commonly used electric light sources and understand where and how they are applied.
FEB 22	Module 3: Luminaires and Controls/ John Abberton, LC	6:00PM/ 2001 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, Arizona	Instructor: TBD Course Content: Methods of light control • Luminaires • Lighting control • Systems • Application examples Upon completion, students will: Identify and recognize the various types of luminaires offered today, by mounting type, by light source, and by application Understand the various types of lighting controls available today, how they work, and why they are important.
FEB 29	Module 4: Photometry and Calculations/ Roger Smith, LC	6:00PM/ 2001 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, Arizona	Instructor: TBD Course Content: Photometric data for luminaires • Determining average illuminance • Illuminance equation components/examples • Determining Illuminance at a point • Computer enabled lighting analysis Upon completion, students will: Understand how to read the photometric reports in luminaire manufacturer catalogs; and Use the photometric information to calculate average illuminance (the lumen method) and illuminance at a point.
MAR 7	Module 5: Lighting for Interiors/ Mark Mueller, LC	6:00PM/ 2001 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, Arizona	Instructor: TBD Course Content: Emotional impact • Degrees of stimulation • Glare and sparkle • Direction and distribution of light • Interior lighting applications Upon completion, students will: Appreciate the complexities involved in designing lighting for residential and commercial spaces; and Understand the objective and subjective aspects of lighting for interior spaces.
MAR 14	Module 6: Lighting for Exteriors/ Scott Wright, P.E., LC	6:00PM/ 2001 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, Arizona	Instructor:  TBD Course Content: Exterior lighting elements • Critical design considerations • Exterior lighting applications Upon completion, students will: Understand the multiple issues involved in designing lighting for exteriors, including glare, light trespass, safety and security; and Know that there are many types of exterior lighting applications, each with their own unique design considerations.
MAR 21	Module 7: Important Issues in Lighting/ Brett Lorenzen, E.I.T.	6:00PM/ 2001 W. Alameda Dr. Tempe, Arizona	Instructor: TBD Course Content: The lighting design profession • Sustainable design • Daylighting • Lighting economics • Codes and standards • Light and health Upon completion, students will: Be prepared for advanced topics in lighting.

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