Attend all scheduled sessions of class (including field trips and site visits)
Participate in discussion of assigned readings and activities
Utilize Blackboard, Internet, e-mail & other electronic communication tools
Integrate concepts & case studies from multiple information sources
Conduct independent study projects (team-based)
Complete written assignments
Attend all scheduled sessions of class (including field trips and site visits)
Participate in discussion of assigned readings and activities
Utilize Blackboard, Internet, e-mail & other electronic communication tools
Integrate concepts & case studies from multiple information sources
Conduct independent study projects (team-based)
Complete written assignments
A 94-98
A- 90-93
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-67
D- 60-62
F Below 60
Braun, T. F. & L.M. Glidden, Understanding Energy & Energy Policy. 2014. W.W. Zed Books, Publ. ISBN-13: 978-1780329345..
Coe, G., M.R. Eaton and M.M. Garland. 1984. The Home Energy Decision Book. Sierra Club Books.
Ewing, Rex A. 2003. Power With Nature: Solar and Wind Energy Demystified. Pixyjack Press. Masonville, CO.
Flavin, C. 1982. Electricity from Sunlight: The Future of Photovoltaics. Worldwatch Paper 52.
Katz, D. and R.L. Kahn. 1978. "Organizations and the Systems Concept." In The Social Psychology of Organizations. John Wiley & Sons, Publ. NY
Lovins, A.B. 1975. World Energy Strategies. Harper Colophon Books.
Morgan, M.D., J.M. Moran and J.H. Wiersma. 1993. Environmental Science: Managing Biological & Physical Resources. Wm. C. Brown Publ. Dubuque, IA. (Comprised of 3 paperback books in a box and available in the Library Reserves at the Circulation Desk).
Odum, H.T. and E.C. Odum. 1976. Energy Basis for Mankind and Nature. McGraw-Hill Bk. Co.
Pirog, R. L. and S.C. Stamos, Jr. 1987. Energy Economics: Theory and Policy. Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Selected Environmental Law Statutes. 1989. West Publishing Co.
Spreng, D. T. 1988. Net-Energy Analysis. Praeger Publ.
U.S. Department of Energy. 1981. Energy Technologies and the Environment. National Technical Information Service.
World Resources Institute Website for up to date materials at this URL: http://www.wri.org/
U.S. EPA Web Site www.epa.gov
RIDEM (RI environmental agency) http://dem.ri.gov/
RI Health Department http://www.health.state.ri.us/
Bryant Environmental Society (BES) & Sustainability Program web.bryant.edu/~bes http://www.bryant.edu/about/sustainability/
Providence Journal/Bulletin articles www.projo.com
U.S. Department of Energy Web Site www.doe.gov
Links to Environmental Action Organizations http://www.webdirectory.com/
Acid Rain - Causes & Effects
Ozone Depletion over Antarctica
Dioxin Contamination in Rhode Island http://web.bryant.edu/~langlois/envpol/projects99.htm
ISO Certification http://www.iso.ch/ https://asq.org/cert
Renewable Energy Web Sites http://www.altenergy.org/ http://www.cleanenergyministerial.org/initiative-clean-energy-ministerial/sustainable-cities-and-eco-energy-towns
Green Energy Production
Fuel Cells Technology https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/thomas_fcev_vs_battery_evs.pdf
Production of Hydrogen Fuel http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/hydrogen-fuel/
Solar Energy Web Sites http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/ www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/home
Energy Conservation www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=about.ab_index https://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/
Interactive Web site on Chernobyl Accident
Information about Belarus https://www.state.gov/p/eur/ci/bo/ https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5371.htm
Information on Energy Resources
Million Solar Roofs Project http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/initiatives.html https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy07osti/40483.pdf https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy01osti/28951.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S147383250300703X https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5821 https://environmentcalifornia.org/reports/cae/building-brighter-future-california%E2%80%99s-progress-toward-million-solar-roofs
Boiling Water Nuclear Reactor https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=nuclear_power_plants
Pressurized Water Nuclear Reactor https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=nuclear_power_plants
Overview of current energy issues
Internet connectivity and e-mail roundtable discussions
Hands-on activities (site visits, problem-solving, meeting policy makers, personal energy consumption analysis, dietary analysis, computer models, etc.)
Potential for conducting joint research & publishing a paper in a technical journal
Assignments and presentations should demonstrate a general understanding of the assigned topics, a technical analysis of pertinent information, application of computer skills, and an integration of multiple viewpoints. A well-written report should accompany each project. Specific assignments are listed below.
Usual Length: 2-5 pages of text
Must be original work (with notation of all references used)
Must be prepared in Word (or other document software) - (Use Editor or Spell Check before submission)
Must include reference list in proper citation format (minimum of 1 journal, 1 book, 1 Web source)
Journal articles must be of recent origin (2015 to present)
Must be submitted on due date (usually Tuesday of week indicated)
One of these, focusing on Energy Technologies will include contributions to a class Web site reporting on the ongoing effort to celebrate new and hybrid technology advances.
(HOME Movie ) Due Week 3 - Required for all students
(Systems Theory Lecture & In-Class Discussion ) Reflections Due Week 4 - Required for all students
(Analysis of U.S. Energy Consumption ) Due Week 6 (TEAM) - Required for Teams
(Personal Energy Consumption) Diary Due Week 5 - Report Due Week 11 - Required for all students
(Six Degrees Movie) Commentary Due Week 7 - Required
(Energy Technology Innovation) Team Report Due Week 10
(Home Energy Audit) Due Week 12 - Required for all students
(Nutrition Analysis) Due Week 13 - OPTIONAL CHOICE