Calendar / Schedule

Date

Typically meets 8:10 am, Room 114, LCC East
(2827 Eyde Pkwy, East Lansing) unless field trip

Pre-
 
See Angel Discussion under "lessons"
1/27

 

Welcome and Introduction
Class Handout
Syllabus
2/03

 

Presentations/Discussions:

Class Handout

Energy Alternatives Overview

See Concepts & Resources

2/10

 

Presentations/Discussions:

Class Handout & Instructions

Worksheet
(excel or PDF)

Snack:  Tim

2/17

 

Presentations/Discussions:

  •  Micro-Hydro:  Tim C.

  •  Geothermal Hot Rocks: Max S.

  •  Horrocks Wind Turbin:  Glenn G.

  •  Riversimple Fuel Cell Car:  Ian D.

How to Think for Yourself
Nuke Plants in the News

Snack:  Ann

2/24

 

Presentations/Discussions:

  •  Bloom Box  Jarred T.

  •  Integrated Energy System  Darryl B.

Field Trip (meet at classroom to rideshare at 9:40) more at www.michiganenergyoptions.org

Green Jobs

Eric Guerin's Contractor Survey

Snack:  James M.

3/03

 

Presentations/Discussions:

  •  Honeywell Wind Turbine: Rich B.

  •  Alternative-Fueled Vehicles: Jay S.

GreenLinks 

Snack:  LeRoy

3/10

 

SPRING BREAK
3/17

Presentations/Discussions:

  •  Yikebike - Tim C.

  •  Solar Panel Prices:  Kyle H.


The Oil Card  
(better link: here)

Another Perspective on the Climate Summit

Events of potential interest:

3/18:  Nourishing Traditions Conference
3/20:  8th Renewable Energy Conference

Snack:  George R.

3/24

 

Presentations/Discussions:

  • Kyoto Agreement:  Ben S.

  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Evan F.

  • Vertical Wind Turbines:  Kyle H.

  • What is Green?

  • Green City Business Program/Checklist

    Self-Grading/Incentive Sheet  RTF  Excel

Snack:  Jay S.

3/31

 

Presentations:

  •  David Sterritt  US United Energy Systems

  •  Brandon Knight MSSC & Global Exchange
    Activism, Green Block, and More.

  •  Brian Jackson LCC East Coordinator
    (advising and course offerings)

  •  Ben Scott:  Turkey Poop Power!

  •  Evan Foster:  Leaf Update

  •  James McCreight: Earth Hour & Energy News

  •  Richard: Bike Project Update

Snack:  Max S.

4/07

 

Presentations

  •  Josh R.  Russell's gardens/rain collection

  •  Jeffrey M.  Pedal Power

  •  Evan F.  Treadmill Bike

  •  LeRoy H.  The Christman Building
    see LEED

Resources

Field Trip to MSU Recycling (map)
(come to LCC East at regular time)

 

Snack:  Josh R.

4/14

 

Presentations:

Snack:  Jeffrey M. 

4/21

 

Presentations: ???

See p. 2 for Eco-Events (PDF)

or click here

Snack:  George & Josh

4/28

 

Presentations

Field Trip to LBWL Solar Array

Instructions for Final

Snack:  Michael A. & James M.

5/5

 

Lots of Presentations
(don't forget to comment on the Angel discussions, complete 5 Chapter reviews, and write up your summaries, including date, name, etc.  You can also just share your presentation, paper, or powerpoint(s))

Snack:  Tim C.

After Class
The learning and sharing continues....
 

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