AEET 102  Syllabus

Course Code:  AEET 102  Title: Principles of Alternative/Renewable Energies 

I.  Course Description

 

I.   COURSE DESCRIPTION:

AEET 102 is an introduction to alternative energy.  A broad range of alternatives and technologies will be covered including wind, solar, bio-based fuels, energy efficiency, as well as technologies such as alternative-fueled vehicles, sustainable development, and related topics.  Incentives, policies, terminology, and other related topics will be explored.

 

The course is designed to nuture students' interest in and understanding of this exciting and rapidly changing field.  Projects and research will be geared toward the student interests and needs, current issues, and community service.  Field trips will be held and guest speakers will visit the classroom.

 

II.   INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

 

Textbooks	Suggested:  Renewable Energy, by Godfrey Boyle numerous class handouts and websites provided
Equipment/Software (required of the student):	E-mail/computer.  Computer and e-mail access is required due to extensive use of the World Wide Web.  ; drivers needed for field trips., Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, MS Word).  Web browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, etc.)

 

 

III.   STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (Department Specified):

Based upon established textbook or other resource standards, industry standards, and/or professional practices, the successful student will be able to:

 

·        Identify and evaluate basic sources of alternative energies

·        Identify and track the development of alternative energies

·        Identify key operational components of geothermal, wind, solar, biomass and fuel cell technologies

·        Define current use of traditional and alternative energies

·        Identify career paths in energy technology

·        Describe the functions of an energy specialist and energy engineer

·        Identify the relationships between energy, infrastructure, architecture, land planning and building construction

 

IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

Dialogue, individual and team learning, field trips, self-directed learning opportunities, some lecture, student reports, Internet.

 

 

V.   METHODS OF EVALUATING ACHIEVEMENT/ PROGRESS:

 

• Class presentations (20%)
  Students will research (individually or in teams) a topic of interest and share their learning with the class.  This can include a report on an alternative form of energy, technology, workshop, or energy conference.

 

• Projects (20%): 
  Students will select an individual or team project and share their learning with the class. 
  
  Projects could include (but are not limited to):

·        Building an energy device

·        Writing a letter to a politician or local leader

·        Organizing a speaker visit or learning opportunity for the class.

·        Public service:  doing an energy audit of a nonprofit agency, local business, or your neighbor

·        Volunteering for a local event

·        Creating a website or factsheet.

·        Helping with a conference or energy workshop.

 

• Tests (20%)
  A mid-term (10%) and final (10%) test will be provided.
  
  
• Journals (20%)
  Students are required to submit weekly journal entries sharing their question, insights, accomplishments, and reflections.  These may be submitted electronically or on paper.  Students are encouraged to provide feedback on their learning, ideas for course, activities, the instructor, guest speakers, assignments, etc. throughout the term.  An important emphasis of the class (and the journals) is to connect with and share what is meaningful in the student's lives.
  
  
• Class participation (20%)
  Students are encouraged to participate in class dialogue, share local, national, and international news stories, and share resources (websites, periodicals, books, fliers, events, etc.) that they discover during (and after) the term. In addition, occasional worksheets and writing assignments will be given. 
  
  

A high level of engagement is expected, while recognizing that each has their own preferred learning interests, speaking/writing abilities, and teaching styles.  An effort is made to create a safe and comfortable learning environment. 

 

To help evaluate your level of participation,

·        Are you listening deeply?

·        Are you voicing your perspectives?

·        Are you learning?

·        Are you asking questions?

·        Are you aware of your interests?

·        Are you sharing your learning with others?

·        Are you following instructions?

·        Are you responding to e-mails?

·        Do you feel safe in asking questions and sharing ideas?

·        Are you encouraging others to share?

• Extra-Credit:  to be arranged

 

 

VI.   COURSE PRACTICES

College-wide policies are stated in the Lansing Community College Catalog and include those on attendance, withdrawals and incomplete grades.  The catalog is available on the internet at  http://www.lcc.edu/catalog/  

 

 

IX.   DETAILED OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT AND SEQUENCING

 The Detailed Course Outline is provided by the section instructor or, if present, is subject to change by the section instructor.  Please visit www.re-news.net/energy

 

 

X.   TRANSFER POTENTIAL

For transferability information, please consult the Transfer Equivalency List located on the internet at http:// www.lcc.edu/transfer.  For additional transferability information contact the LCC Counseling Services Department, (517) 483-1255.

 

The MACRAO Transfer Agreement simplifies the transfer of students from one Michigan institution to another.  It appears in the catalog.

 

 

XI.   STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

 

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity.  Therefore, Lansing Community College has adopted a code of academic conduct and a statement of student academic integrity.  These may be found in the Lansing Community College Catalog.  The violations of academic integrity listed and defined are cheating and plagiarism.  It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty.  Classroom behavior that interferes with the instructional process is not tolerated.  The consequences are addressed in the catalog under Administrative Withdrawal.

 

 

Last Date Syllabus Revised:  01/04/2006