Introduction to Alternative Energy Lansing Community College

Introduction to Alternative Energy
Lansing Community College: AEET 102 -- Fall 2006

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8/29	Agenda Link to Angel	buy text book (4th edition of Energy: Its Use and the Environment (Hinrichs) see...abebooks.com, half.com, & amazon.com are possible as well as local bookstores like Shulers. read the introduction in the text contribute to Angel discussion (tips) think about field trip options think about what you're REALLY interested in.
9/5	Updates, Announcements, Teaching Philosophy, Conversation about interests Where did you use energy today? Speaker/Field Trip Ideas, Using Angel	finish reading chapter 1 thinking about projects and research interests participate in the on-line discussion on Angel
9/12	Biodiesel: Tim Williams PPT (20 MB file) or HTM (smaller size) Agenda	read Chapter 2
9/19	Field Trip to Urban Options	share a ride ] visit www.urbanoptions.org
9/26	Phantom Loads: Mitchell Biodiesel Chemistry: Doug Recycling Video: Pt 1 Discuss Chapter 3 Discuss "criteria" for energy choices	check out the bio-based economy event more info here
10/3	Discuss Chapters 6 & 12 Web-links James Pock: Web Resources	Read Chapters 6 & 12 Decide on Research, Project, and Presentation Date(s)
10-7	Sustainable Community Dialogue (10-noon) Solar Home Tour (10am-4pm)	www.re-news.net/process/dialogue http://www.glrea.org/events/solarBuildingTour2006/index.html
10/10	Small Groups Thermograms Project/Research Discussion Summary of Alfie Kohn Lecture	Connect with others who share your project interests Update the presentation/research/project schedule (provide changes to LH)
10-12	Alternative Fuel Conference: Advancing the Choice	http://www.michigancleancities.org/newsevents.asp
10/17	Small Group Dialogues Lester Brown Speaker	Review http://www.oildepletionprotocol.org/
10/20	LeRoy's Presentation to AEET 260	Project/Research/Presentation List (10-21)
10/24	"Energy Star Homes In Michigan" Pat Hudson	click here for presentation supplemental ppt on energy education programs Nuclear Fission (Cesar Mendoza) read chapter 5 spreadsheet sample take home mid-term
10/25	Campus Sustainability Day	flier
10/31	The Roles of Government and Institutions in our Energy Future John Sarver & Lynda Boomer	Lynda's Presentation John's Presentation
11/7	Jill and Justin Presentations Renewable Energy Policy Tom Stanton	Tom's Presentations Pre-Q&A Michigan Electric Capacity Needs DC DG Demand Mgmt IRP Environment RPS
11/14	LEED Conversation with David Everest and David Meeder A Tour of Disneyworld/Epcot Courtney Thompson	The Greening of LCC (David Meeder) EarthShips (Sean Huberty) Jill's Presentation
11/21	Ethanol: Pros & Cons Steve Schreiner & Anita DeWolf Special Guest: Jim Pitts LCC & Greater Lansing Clean Cities Coalition
11/28	Student Presentations
12/5	Student Presentations
12/12	Student Presentations	Final due