AEET 102  Syllabus
 

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

 

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 nurture 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:

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, lecture (instructor and guest speakers), student reports, Internet., service learning, community-oriented.

 

V.   METHODS OF EVALUATING ACHIEVEMENT/ PROGRESS

• Class projects (40%)

Select an individual or team project and share the experience with the class. 
Projects can include (but are not limited to):

·         Building an energy-related or resource-conserving device

·         Writing letters to politicians or local leaders

·         Organizing a learning opportunity for the class.

·         Public service:  doing an energy or sustainability audit or project for a nonprofit agency, local business, or your neighbor;  volunteering for an event, conference, or workshop.

·         Creating a website or factsheet.

Students are invited to share their projects and research with the class.  This can include a reports on projects as well as research and/or activities related alternative form of energy, technology, workshop, and/or conference.  Students may do multiple projects and/or explore a variety of research interests.

• Quizzes and Tests (20%)
  This may include a mid-term (10%) and final (10%).

• Notebooks & Class participation (40%)
   
• Students will keep a class notebook to include journals, handouts, agendas, and other course materials.
  
  Students are expected to participate in class dialogue, share news stories, and suggest resources (websites, periodicals, books, fliers, events, workshops, etc.).  In addition, worksheets and writing assignments will be given.  A high level of engagement is desired, 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.  All are encouraged to help honor and support this safe and friendly atmosphere. 

            To help evaluate your level of participation and learning…

·         Are you listening deeply?

·         Are you asking questions?

·         Are you voicing your perspectives?

·         Are you aware of your interests?

·         Are you sharing your learning with others?

·         Are you responding to e-mails?

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

·         Are you encouraging others to share?

 

• Extra-Credit:  Available and encouraged.  Please arrange with instructor.

Form more information, visit www.re-news.net/energy   See the LCC Catalog and AEET Lead Faculty for more info on LCC practices, course content and sequencing, transfer potential, and academic integrity.                                            

Revised:  12/24/07