ENSC 250 / PES 250 Spring 2010
instructor: ramon tirado
class hours: 12:15 pm - 13:30 pm SENG 204 A
office hours: tbd
office: Science & Engineering Building (SENG) 416 A
phone: 719 255 3560
class website: www.uccs.edu/~rtirado
e-mail: rtirado@uccs.edu
Textbook:
Stimulated by recent technological developments and increasing concern over the sustainability and environmental impact of conventional fuel usage, the prospect of producing clean, sustainable power in substantial quantities from renewable energy sources arouses interest around the world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principal types of renewable energy--including solar, thermal, photovoltaics, bioenergy, hydro, tidal, wind, wave, and geothermal. In addition, it explains the underlying physical and technological principles of renewable energy and examines the environmental impact and prospects of different energy sources.
Godfrey Boyle is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Design and Innovation and co-director of the Energy and Environment Research Unit at the UK Open University.
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (May 6, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0199261784
ISBN-13: 978-0199261789
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1 inches
Suggested Supplementary Textbook:
1. Introductory Overview , Godfrey Boyle2. Primary Energy , Janet Ramage
3. Energy Needs , Bob Everett and Janet Ramage
4. Forms of Energy , Janet Ramage
5. Coal , Janet Ramage
6. Heat to Motive Power , Janet Ramage and Bob Everett
7. Oil and Gas , David Crabbe
8. Engines and Turbines , Janet Ramage, Bob Everett, David Crabbe
9. The Rise of Electric Power , Janet Ramage and Bob Everett
10. Principles of Nuclear Power , Janet Ramage
11. The Future of Nuclear Power , David Elliott
12. Principles of Energy Costing , Bob Everett
13. Penalties , Janet Ramage, Bob Everett, Stephen Peake, Godfrey Boyle
14. Remedies , Godfrey Boyle
Energy Systems and Sustainability provides a thorough introduction to the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use. In addition, it describes the key physical and engineering features of these systems. The book begins with an introductory account of the present world energy situation, which is followed by chapters that explain basic energy concepts and describe the magnitudes and patterns of human energy needs. The central part of the book deals with the historical evolution and present status of conventional fossil- and nuclear-fueled energy systems. These systems, along with hydropower and traditional biofuels, currently supply the majority of the world's commercial energy. In addition, a section on economics describes the basic methods by which the monetary costs of energy are calculated and discusses the external costs of energy production. The concluding sections deal with the sustainability problems associated with both fossil and nuclear fuel use and possible solutions using new technological developments.Energy Systems and Sustainability is the only text on the market that provides a fresh, contemporary perspective for an undergraduate audience. It is ideal for courses in energy, sustainable development, environmental science, and architecture.
640 pages; 291 color halftones & line illus.;
ISBN13: 978-0-19-926179-6
ISBN10: 0-19-926179-2About the Author(s)
Godfrey Boyle is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Design and Innovation and co-director of the Energy and Environment Research Unit at the UK Open University.Dr Bob Everett is a Lecturer in the Department of Design and Innovation and a member of the Energy and Environment Research Unit at the UK Open University.
Dr Janet Ramage is a visiting Lecturer in the Department of Design and Innovation and a member of the Energy and Environment Research Unit at the UK Open University.
Assignments:
Please turn in class assignments only on the day they are due. Late assignments will be accepted, but will be marked down one grade for every week that passes by.
Final Test:
You will be responsible for all the material covered on the class,exercises, dvd’s shown in class, hand-outs, and lectures.
There will be three exams given during the semester. In addition to the exams there will be a final exam on: tbd
The Final will be comprehensive, but will emphasize the material covered after the third exam.
Unless arrangements have been made PRIOR to any exam, THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. MISSED EXAMS WILL RECEIVE A SCORE OF ZERO.The final test in this class will be on the scheduled day of finals according to the UCCS schedule. The format will be a 50 question multiple choice on a 100 question scantron form.
Final grades are based on the following standard scale:
94-100 % A
93-90 % A-
89-87 % B+
86-83 % B
82-80 % B-
79-77 % C+
76-73 % C
72-70 % C-
69-67 % D+
66-63 % D
62-59 % D-
below 58 % F
Attendance:
Attendance will not be monitored. It is each student’s responsibility to cover any material due to missed lectures.
Class Style:
Generally the class will cover 1 chapter a week, but who is counting….
Classroom Behaviour and Conduct
Students and faculty both share responsibility for maintaining a positive educational environment. Faculty have a responsibility to treat students with understanding, dignity and respect. Faculty also have the right and the authority to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which students express opinions. Disruptive students in the academic setting hinder the educational environment. Students who fail to adhere to such reasonable limits shall be subject to disciplinary action(s).
“Disruption,” as applied to the academic setting, means verbal and other behavior in the classroom that a faculty member judges as interfering with normal academic functions. Disruptive student conduct is prohibited by Regent Laws, the UCCS Student Code of Conduct and the Student Classroom/Course-Related Behavior Policy. For more information go to the Office of the Dean of Students website at http://www.uccs.edu/~dos/studentconduct/index.html.
Cell phones, Pagers & Talking:
Please show respect to the other members of the class by turning off the sound on cell phones and pagers. Imperative phone calls should be taken outside the classroom. Also, keep conversation to a minimum during the lecture so that others can hear clearly.
If you have a disability for which you are requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact Disability Services within the first week of classes.
Contact information: Main Hall, Room 105, 719-262-3354, dservice@uccs.edu
Military students who have the potential to participate in military activities including training and deployment should consult with faculty prior to registration for a course, but no later than the end of the first week of classes, to determine the class attendance policy. At this time, the student should provide the instructor with a schedule of planned absences, preferably signed by the student’s commander, in order to allow the instructor to evaluate and advise the student on the possible impact of the absences. In this case, faculty will consider absences due to participation in verified military activities to be excused absences, on par with those due to other unavoidable circumstances such as illness. Faculty judge the validity of student absences from class and may require documentation for excused absences. For classes requiring mandatory attendance incompatible with the number of planned absences, students will be advised to register, if possible, during a semester in which they will not be participating in these activities. As with any academic issue, students may exercise their right to appeal adverse attendance decisions. Should the faculty member and student be unable to agree on appropriate accommodation under this policy, either party shall have the right to request mediation from (in order) the department chair, the academic dean, and the vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Please see the Military Students website for more information: http://www.uccs.edu/~military/
Additional information on university policies may be found in the Schedule of Courses/ Registration Instructions and the Course Bulletin.
Monday, 18-Jan-2010 5:18 PM
