CH\/EC278: \u00a0This course explores economic issues defined by energy science focusing on tradeoffs that accompany both renewable and non-renewable energy systems. In this course you will develop a capacity for the analysis of equivalent units of energy based on an understanding of thermodynamics and fuel types. Armed with a foundational knowledge of energy science, we’ll employ a behavioral framework to evaluate the economics of alternative energy technologies and policy proposals for addressing environmental externalities associated with energy use. This course includes field work, project-based cooperative learning, oral and written presentations, in-class homework assignments, quizzes, and an exam.<\/p>\n
FAQ:<\/strong> How did we come up with this course number? Learning Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n Professor:\u00a0 Whitney King Professor: Michael Donihue Textbook resources<\/strong> You should pull out your introductory chemistry and economics textbooks from your library (hope you kept them) and refresh your memory of this material.\u00a0 These resources will be particularly important at the beginning of the semester.<\/p>\n You might also take a look at Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air<\/a><\/em>, a free online textbook by David MacKay, the Regius Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. You can download a .pdf version<\/a> of this text directly to your computer. The 2009 edition is also available in paperback at Amazon.com<\/a>. If you decide to purchase the hard copy, or download the book to your computer, make sure that you print out the errata pages<\/a> from the website.<\/p>\n Grade Determination: 400 points possible Academic Honesty<\/strong> Plagiarism<\/strong> Attendance Policy<\/strong> CH\/EC278: \u00a0This course explores economic issues defined by energy science focusing on tradeoffs that accompany both renewable and non-renewable energy systems. In this course you will develop a capacity for the analysis of equivalent units of energy based on an understanding of thermodynamics and fuel types. Armed with a foundational knowledge of energy science, we’ll … <\/p>\n
\nAns:<\/strong> One Joule equals 2.78 x 10-7<\/sup> kWh<\/p>\n
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\nOffice Hours: \u00a0Monday 10-12, by appointment, or stop by my office
\nOffice: 236 Olin
\nHome: 207-873-6154
\nCell: 207-649-9674 (texting is fine)
\nEmail: dwking@colby.edu<\/p>\n
\nOffice Hours: Mon 10-12, Wed 2:30-4, by appointment, or stop by my office
\nOffice: 373 Diamond (x5232)
\nEmail: michael.donihue@colby.edu<\/p>\n
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\nWe haven’t found a course quite like the one we’re going to offer you so there isn’t a single textbook or electronic resource for your to acquire.\u00a0 We’ll provide you with lots of resources throughout the semester, including journal articles, technical memos, policy briefs, and lab reports.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>You are encouraged to work with your classmates on homework assignments and lab reports. However, all of the work you hand in must be your own and contain a significant amount of original content.<\/td>\n50 points (12.5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Midterm Exam<\/strong><\/td>\n 100 points (25%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CLAS activity
\n<\/strong>For this year’s Colby Liberal Arts Symposium we’re planning on a\u00a0 poster sessions. Details will be forthcoming.<\/td>\n50 points (12.5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n J2$ Journal
\n<\/strong>We expect you to keep a journal that will become a primary reference resource of formulas, definitions, and modeling techniques throughout the course. We want you to create a reference manual of sorts for use after you leave this course. Your journal will be randomly collected and graded for format, content, and accuracy on at least 4 occasions during the semester.<\/td>\n50 points (12.5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Class participation<\/strong> is an important part of this course. You will be expected to work as a member of a team and contribute regularly and constructively to classroom discussions and lab exercises.<\/td>\n 50 points (12.5%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Final Project
\n<\/strong>Details on your final project will be forthcoming.<\/td>\n100 points (25%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nAll students are expected to do their own work.\u00a0 In some cases we will ask you to work on experiments in small groups.\u00a0 We expect and encourage you to discuss the procedures and results of these experiments with your fellow classmates.\u00a0 It is also acceptable to work together on difficult homework assignments,\u00a0but not download solutions from the internet or other sources<\/strong>. \u00a0The final lab reports and completed homework assignments should be your own work.\u00a0 This means that you should be able to explain in detail all of the steps and procedures used to solve a particular homework problem or lab assignment.\u00a0 All spreadsheets should be your own work, including the equations!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you work with other students on homework or lab assignments you should acknowledge this collaboration by listing their names on the top of your assignment.
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\nColby’s guidelines for academic honesty are outlined in the student handbook<\/a>. These guidelines will be adhered to throughout this course. If you cheat on an exam, hand in a lab report that is not your own, or plagiarize<\/a> your final project, you should expect to fail this course and be referred to the Dean of Students office for further disciplinary action.<\/p>\n
\nThis course will adhere to the attendance and exam policy<\/a> for the Department of Chemistry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"