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Course Alignment
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
Relationship to academic programs and transferability
Survey of Renewable Energy Technology and Sustainability was designed to meet specific student needs either individually or within a program and is designed to transfer to other colleges and universities. KCC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement for general education courses. All colleges and universities participating in the IAI agree to accept a collective “package” of IAI general education courses; transfer of courses separately is not guaranteed. For more information about IAI and the transferability of courses to specific four-year institutions, go to itransfer.org and mycreditstransfer.org.
General Education Goals and Objectives
The general education program at KCC is designed to enable students to write, read and speak at a level reflecting college-level learning. The general education goals and objectives are designed to enable students to use reasoning and problem-solving skills, and to acquire skills in ethical reasoning. Students who complete the general education program will be able to examine complex topics and apply systematic processes to form conclusions. KCC has six general education goals:
- To develop an understanding of the fundamental, scientific concepts of energy and power, and Law of Conservation of Energy.
- To develop an understanding of contemporary issues surrounding the subject of energy use in today’s society. The issues include: the theories of “Global Warming” and “Climate Change”; the so called “Peak Oil” problem; the ideas of “carbon footprint” and “carbon neutrality”; etc.
- To develop an understanding of the issues inherent in the contemporary use of terms such as; “Survival”; “Sustainability”; “Renewable”; etc.
- To develop an awareness and understanding of currently available Renewable Energy Technologies and their applications.
Reading Comprehension: Students will comprehend the reading required in their chosen curriculum.
Verbal Communication: Students will use clear, concise language in verbal communication.
Written Communication: Students will demonstrate written communication that is organized and coherent.
Quantitative Reasoning: Students will reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts.
Ethical Reasoning: Students will apply skills in ethical reasoning and come to understand the ways ethical issues affect individual behaviors, individual lifestyles, and public life.
Inquiry and Analysis: Students will examine complex topics and apply systematic processes resulting in formed conclusions.
Faculty Contact Information
Before and after class, always available via email to answer questions or arrange a meeting
Jennifer Martin
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Satisfy the basic informational and personal interest needs of the general public regarding renewable energy technology
- Provide the prerequisite foundation for three, subsequent, lab-based, technician-level courses covering specific renewable energy technology topics
- Support the efforts of the U.S. Dept. of Energy to build national "Energy Literacy," emphasizing the principles of the USDOE’s "Energy 101" model curriculum.
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Students achievement in the classroom phase of the course will be evaluated on the basis of homework, quizzes, and exams. Achievement in the laboratory will be evaluated on the basis of accuracy and completeness of reports of laboratory activities and of skills developed in the performance of manipulative tasks as evidenced by the workmanship demonstrated in the laboratory assignments. A laboratory final exam may be administered.
NOTE: The following evaluation method may be modified by the instructor as required. Letter grades are determined by the following percentage:
93 – 100 A 85 – 92 B 78 – 84 C 70 – 77 D Below 70 F
Assignments will NOT be accepted past the date due without prior approval. Missed quizzes may NOT be made up.
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu.
Code of Conduct
Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.
Email Policy
To ensure a student's privacy under all applicable education laws and to facilitate timely interactions, two College-authorized methods of electronic communication exist: KCC-issued student email accounts (using the domain name of .student.kcc.edu) and the Canvas Learning Management System. Students are expected to regularly check their KCC email accounts and Canvas for important incoming communication from the college or from individual instructors. Students understand that emails they send from personal email accounts (other than those listed above) may not be delivered to the KCC recipient, and students should have no expectation that such messages will be answered.
| Week | General Topical Outline |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 | Course Introduction, Sustainability and Human History of Energy Use Science review and Background – What is Energy? What is Power? Law of Conservation of Energy (First Law of Thermodynamics) Our Current Energy Paradigm – Coal, Oil, and Nuclear; Utility Electricity; Reading an Electric Bill Critical Analysis of Contemporary Energy Issues, Energy Policy, and Decision Making Step One to Energy Independence = Energy Efficiency and Conservation Basic Energy Concepts of Solar Science and Solar Energy Solar Thermal Technology Wind Power Spring Break Solar Photovoltaics Part I Solar Photovoltaics Part II Hydro Generators Biomass Alternative Transportation Magic Energy Capstone presentations Capstone Presentations Final Exam |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.