ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE Engineering Technologies and Computer Sciences Division UTI 111 Alternate Energy Sources Course Outline Course Number Name UTI 111 Alternate Energy Sources Credit Hours 3 0 Contact Hours 3 0 Lecture 3 0 Lab N A Other N A Prerequisites Grade of C or better in ENR 100 Co requisites None Concurrent Courses None Course Outline Revision Date Fall 2010 Course Description This course is an introduction to electrical energy generation and its impact on the environment and society Various energy alternatives such as solar wind geothermal ocean and fuel cells are examined along with the positive and negative aspects of each Course Goals Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to do the following 1 explain the need for alternative sources of energy 2 identify and describe current alternatives to fossil fuels and 3 identify and describe alternate energy sources Measurable Course Performance Objectives MPOs Upon successful completion of this course students should specifically be able to do the following 1 Explain the need for alternative sources of energy 1 1 describe current trends in electrical energy production 1 2 discuss the history of the energy generation industry 1 3 discuss the history of electrical energy production 1 4 describe the current status of the industry as it pertains to the methods of energy production 1 5 describe the effects on the climate and society on current production techniques 1 6 describe energy transmission and distribution networks 1 7 discuss the Pennsylvania New Jersey and Maryland Power Pool PJM 1 8 list the primary methods of energy production used today 1 9 describe the advantages and disadvantages of each method 1 10 calculate power usage given sufficient information 1 11 define and explain the capacity factor of a power generating plant and page 1 prepared by J Park Fall 2010 1 12 discuss why it is important for energy companies to focus on energy conservation and alternative energy sources Measurable Course Performance Objectives MPOs continued 2 Identify and describe current alternatives to fossil fuels 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 describe energy efficiency and discuss why it is important list the viable renewable energy sources and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each evaluate the Department of Energy s commitment to developing renewable energy describe the government mandated standards that apply to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy EERE identify and describe ways energy conservation can be accomplished in the home business and industry describe federal initiatives related to carbon regulation and RGGI identify and analyze renewable portfolio standards and policies related to efficiency and renewable energy sources evaluate industry job growth in the areas of energy efficiency and conservation and find and discuss job opportunities in the industries related to alternative energy sources 3 Identify and describe alternate energy sources 3 1 discuss solar power including explaining how it is generated analyzing its advantages and disadvantages calculating the efficiency of such a system and describing how it fits into conservation initiatives 3 2 discuss passive solar heating including explaining how it is generated analyzing its advantages and disadvantages calculating the efficiency of such a system and describing how it fits into conservation initiatives 3 3 discuss fuel cells including explaining how they function identifying and describing their components calculating the efficiency of these cells and describing their viability as a source of electric power 3 4 discuss wind powered energy generators including explaining how they function analyzing their advantages and disadvantages calculating the efficiency of such a system and describing how they fit into conservation initiatives 3 5 discuss alternate water powered energy sources including identifying the various types analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of these systems calculating the efficiency of these systems and describing how they fit into conservation initiatives 3 6 discuss geothermal energy sources and devices including explaining how they function analyzing their advantages and disadvantages calculating the efficiency of such systems and describing how they fit into conservation initiatives 3 7 discuss biofuels including explaining how they function analyzing their advantages and disadvantages in general and as related to electric energy production calculating the efficiency of such systems and evaluating the current status of such technology 3 8 discuss hydroelectric power including explaining how it is generated analyzing their advantages and disadvantages of such systems calculating the efficiency of such systems describing how they fit into conservation initiatives and evaluating the current status of such technology page 2 prepared by J Park Fall 2010 3 9 discuss nuclear power including explaining how it is generated analyzing its advantages and disadvantages calculating the efficiency of such a system and describing how it fits into conservation initiatives Methods of Instruction Instruction will consist of a combination of lectures class discussions classroom demonstrations board work group work internet research and individual study Outcomes Assessment Quiz test and exam questions are blueprinted to course objectives Checklist rubrics are used to evaluate the research reports for the presence of course objectives Data is collected and analyzed to determine the level of student performance on these assessment instruments in regards to meeting course objectives The results of this data analysis are used to guide necessary pedagogical and or curricular revisions Course Requirements All students are required to 1 Maintain regular attendance 2 Complete homework assignments and the research reports 3 Sit for all quizzes tests and exams 4 Read all assigned textbook pages 5 Participate in classroom discussions Methods of Evaluation Final course grades will be computed as follows Grading Components of final course grade Quizzes class participation and attendance A perusal of homework problems and quizzes and an analysis of class discussion will indicate the extent to which students master course objectives Attendance may also be counted toward the student s final course grade 10 15 2 or more Homework Assignments Homework will provide evidence of students comprehension of terminology and course material