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ENY 101 / Introduction to Energy Technologies Spring Semester 2014 / CRN # xxxxx

Part 1

Schedule & Scoring


Due by end of
1st Week

Each module has (3) parts and should be completed in the following order 1. Pre-Module Quiz

Module
Zero: Attendance Activity

Reading
Syllabus

Activity

Quiz
Syllabus Quiz

Exam

One: Energy Forms & Units

From Chapters 1, 2, 3 From Chapters 4, 5 From Chapter 5 From Chapter 11 Co-Generation Case Studies PLPP: Heat Engine

2. Reading 3a. Activity OR 3b. Module Completion Quiz You can find specifics for each module in the Introduction & Instructions located in the Content tool of the course shell COURSE GRADE: Your final grade in ENY 101 will be determined by the following:
Two: Heat Engines 2 Month Three: Heat Pumps Four: Power Generation
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M1 Pre-Module Quiz M1 Completion Quiz M2 Pre-Module Quiz M3 Pre-Module Quiz M3 Completion Quiz M4 Pre-Module Quiz Exam 1 (M1-M3)

Five: Fossil Fuels 3rd Month Six: Alt. Energy I Solar Seven: Alt. Energy II NonSolar

From Chapter 7 From Chapters 6, 12 From Chapters 12, 17, 18

1. Fossil Fuel Brochure 2. HC Crude Video

M5 Pre-Module Quiz M6 Pre-Module Quiz M6 Completion Quiz

PLPP: Alternative Energy Source

M7 Pre-Module Quiz

Exam 2 (M5-M7)

Activities Module Completion Quizzes Exams (3ea @) Final Essay Extra Credit (max)

30% 30% 10% 10% 10%

Eight: Conservation 4th Month Nine: Transportation Ten: Air Pollution

From Chapter 5 Pg 264 Focus on 8.4 Hand-Outs in Content From Chapter 8 Final Essay Draft Submission

M8 Pre-Module Quiz M8 Completion Quiz M9 Pre-Module Quiz M10 Pre-Module Quiz M10 Completion Quiz

Finals Week

Final Essay Final Submission

Exam 3 (M8-M10)

COURSE GRADING SCALE:

90 100% A

80 89% B

70 79% C

60 69% D

0 59% F

Part 2

Components of Success

These are the kinds of things you can expect to do in this course: 1. Attendance Activity: This is your chance to demonstrate that you have read this syllabus; youll also prove that you can effectively use the onl ine course shell to take quizzes, submit written assignments, and so on. This will be available in the Content tool. Note: you will need to pass the Syllabus Quiz with a score of 90% before the course content is available, so dont put this off for too long or you may fall behind! 2. Pre-Module Quizzes: After you read through the Introduction & Instructions start the module by taking the pre-quiz. Dont worry about how much you know when you take this pre-quiz: youll only be graded on whether you complete the quiz, not on how well you do. (It bears mentioning that these pre quizzes are designed as a tool for you, to gauge your progress from the start of the module to the end of it.) Ten modules means there will be ten premodule quizzes. These will be available in the Content tool. 3. Reading: You will be asked to read sections from the textbook. You will also be asked to read articles, watch videos (either in the course shell or via a link), and perform web searches for more information. See the Introduction & Instructions in the Content tool for specifics. 4. Activities: You will be asked to write case study summaries, create PowerPoint presentations, and complete eLearning activities (i.e. virtual learning environments). There may be more than one activity per module, so be sure to read the Introduction & Instructions carefully. For assignments submitted via the Dropbox instructions will be found with the assignment, unless otherwise specified. 5. Module Completion Quizzes: This is where you demonstrate that you have successfully learned the material covered in the module. These will be graded based on how well you answer the questions, unlike the pre-module quizzes. Ten modules means there will be ten module completion quizzes. These will be available in the Content tool. 6. Examinations: The three exams will each cover a few modules. Exams can generally not be made up. Please contact me immediately if you miss an exam (it will be your responsibility to avoid getting a zero on an exam). These will be available in the Content tool. Note: if you complete an exam well before the end of the month then you have earned a break, but dont forget to come back at the beginning of the month to start the next set of modules! 7. Final Essay: This single assignment is broken into two parts (draft and final), each with its own due date. In this final essay you will be expected to bring together a lot of the different pieces youve learned about energy & energy technology. Instructions for both parts will be via the Content tool. 8. Extra Credit: There will be several opportunities for extra credit this semester. Most often extra credit will come from the @IndTechEnergy twitter feed; look for tweets with the #QUIZ hashtag. There will generally (but not always) be a link to an article or blog post. Follow the link, read the article or post, then reply. The only eligible quizzes are those I ask during the current semester. Here are two examples from a while ago:

You dont need to have a twitter account to earn this extra credit. If youd prefer, you may answer via e-mail. #QUIZ: Why do I put extra credit in twitter?

Part 3

College Policies & Important Dates

College-Wide Policy Standards: The following policies are college-wide and may be viewed at http://www.aims.edu/inside/policies/standard-syllabus/ Academic Integrity Academic Resources ADA Attendance (including No Show and Stop-Out) Children on Campus Course Evaluations Grade Replacement Incomplete Grades Learning Objectives Student Conduct Technical Support Testing Center TurnItIn Tutoring Withdrawal "W" Grade Audit Grade: More information about auditing a course may be viewed at http://www.aims.edu/student/admissions/grades/auditing Important dates: A calendar of important dates at Aims Community College may be viewed at http://www.aims.edu/student/schedule/calendars/2013-14

Part 4

Course & Instructor Info

Instructor: Lee McMains Office Location: Hansen 901.3 Work Phone: 970/339.6257 or 800/301.5388x6257 E-Mail: lee.mcmains@aims.edu Twitter: @IndTechEnergy Course Description: Introduces the energy technologies in use today and Office Hours: M, T, W, R 11:30am-3:00pm; other times those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. Presents by appointment. technologies including active solar heating, passive solar heating, wind energy systems, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, low and high head Biography: Lee McMains earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Northern Colorado, studying physics and math. He worked as an hydro, hydrogen, geothermal, power towers and energy storage systems. Applications Engineer for a research manufacturing company before teaching at Aims Community College. He thoroughly enjoys discussing energy and Standard Competencies: Demonstrate through practical exercises, written manufacturing with students and the community. assessments, and examinations a thorough knowledge of: I. The Principles of Energy Production & Use a. Active and Passive Solar Systems b. Bio-Mass c. Co-Generation d. Geothermal e. Electrical Power Generation II. The Principles of Energy storage Course Section & Credits: Section F81; 3 credits Required Textbook/Materials: Energy Its Use and the Environment HINRICHS/KLEINBACH Course Prerequisite: None

Part 5
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What do I need to do to be successful in this course? Where do I find the assignments? What are modules? Is there homework in this course? When is it due? How do I take my tests? What should I do first? Is there any extra credit for this course? Where do I turn stuff in? I think that I should get more credit for a question or assignment. Will you listen to me? Its 11:30 at night and Im stuck on a quiz problem. Can I call you? What am I supposed to get out of this course? Do I have to buy the textbook? I forgot to do an assignment; may I turn it in late? 14. How do I get in contact with you if I have a question not listed? 1. What do I need to do to be successful in this course? To be successful you should expect to complete the reading assignments and with passing grades the activities, review quizzes, and the examinations. Demonstrate that you grasp the skills and concepts introduced in this course and youll do great! See Parts 1 & 2 of this syllabus for detailed information. Where do I find the assignments? The general structure of the course is given on the first page of this syllabus. Specific assignments (reading, activities, quizzes, exam etc.) are found in the Content tool in their associated Introduction and Instructions. See Parts 1 & 2 of this syllabus for detailed information. What are modules? This course is broken up into sections that focus on particular skills or concepts, kind of like the chapters of a book. These sections are called modules. Some modules are further broken up into nuggets, which focus on one part of a larger concept or skill in a module. As an example, the first module we discuss in this course is energy forms & units; a nugget in that module might be unit conversion or how we use energy in our homes. All of the modules are found in the Content tool of the course shell and each begins with an Introduction and Instructions. Is there homework in this course? When is it due? Using the word homework in an online course is kind of a misnomer but there are things you need to turn in for credit. Each module begins with a pre-module quiz and it must be completed before the rest of the module available. For some modules a review quiz might be assigned; for others an activity or two might be due. All of these items are found in the Content tool. See Part 2 of this syllabus for more information. How do I take my tests? Your examinations are all online and you have two ways to get to them: either use the Content tool or the Quizzes tool (both point to the same exam). Each exam covers a few modules, so youll want to complete all parts of each module (pre-quiz, activity, review quiz, etc.) before starting your exam. You will find a link to the exams in the last module covered in the exam. For example, the first exam covers modules 1, 2, and 3; the exam would be found at the end of module 3. Please see Part 1 of this syllabus for a timeline of exams.

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What should I do first? Start the course with the START HERE link on the Course Home page. This will tell you how to get started in this course (including a note to read this syllabus!) and what will be expected of you before we meet as a group. Then, start each module with the Introduction & Instructions in the Content tool telling you what is due for that section. Is there any extra credit for this course? There sure is! See Part 2, Item #8 of this syllabus for details. Where do I turn stuff in? Stuff that gets turned in includes activities, which get turned in via the Dropbox tool, and completion quizzes & exams, which are completed in the Quizzes tool. (Other, random, stuff might get turned in by some other means but that would be made very clear.) I think that I should get more credit for a question or assignment. Will you listen to me? You bet I will. In fact, I highly recommend you use scratch paper when doing any calculation, and hang on to it. If you get a calculation problem wrong, and you show me your work, you are guaranteed to get at least some credit. Otherwise, come see me or e-mail or call me if you think I have been less than just with a grade.

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10. Its 11:30 at night and Im stuck on a quiz problem. Can I call you? Unfortunately Im not in my office 24 hours a day, nor do I check my e-mail while Im asleep. :/ But all is not lost! Some quiz questions (some exam questions, too) have hints available; check beneath the question to see if a hint is offered. If not, try asking a classm ate if they have any thoughts. If that doesnt work, feel free to call or e-mail me, but please know that it may take up to a business day for me to answer your question. 11. What am I supposed to get out of this course? The goals for this course are pretty basic: you should end the semester with a clear understanding of what energy is, how its manifested in our society, and what we do with it. We will accomplish this by defining the various forms of energy, then looking at our energy sources, then looking at the different technologies that use this energy. See? Toldya it was basic! 12. Do I have to buy the textbook? Well, thats your call. It will be difficult to pass this course without one, and a textbook is required for this course, but ultimately the decision is yours. Luckily the textbook is available as an eBook and may be rented from the publisher: http://bit.ly/ENY101Text. 13. I forgot to do an assignment; may I turn it in late? Ok, step one: dont panic. Step two: send me an e-mail. Let me know which class youre in and which assignment youve missed. We can very likely resolve the issue. You may only get partial credit but thats better than no credit. 14. How do I get in contact with you if I have a question not listed? The best way to get in touch with me is by e-mail at lee.mcmains@aims.edu. This e-mail address is better than clicking the mail icon from inside the course shell. Alternatively, you may call my office at 970/339.6257.

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