Welcome toFYF 101J

Alternative Energy: Separating Myth

From Reality

Welcome toFYF 101J

Alternative Energy: Separating Myth

From Reality

Course instructor:

Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D.

Course instructor:

Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D.

Purposes of today’s sessionPurposes of today’s session

Review Saturday session Provide some context for course Discuss course objectives Review information dissemination,

student assessment, and contact information

Review Saturday session Provide some context for course Discuss course objectives Review information dissemination,

student assessment, and contact information

About your instructor:About your instructor:

Member of Biology Department, cross appointed into Environmental Sciences Department

Plant ecologist; interested in restoration of disturbed lands and conservation of rare species

Courses include BIO 122, upper-level botany and ecology courses.

Active consultant on wetland and rare plant issues.

Member of Biology Department, cross appointed into Environmental Sciences Department

Plant ecologist; interested in restoration of disturbed lands and conservation of rare species

Courses include BIO 122, upper-level botany and ecology courses.

Active consultant on wetland and rare plant issues.

A few words about FYF 101A few words about FYF 101

Before 2000, no universal freshman course

Engineers had “Technological Survival” FRF 101 initiated fall 2001

H.S. students uneven preparation Enhance retention

Renamed FYF 101 in 2005 Each course contains unique content, with

core skills provided

Before 2000, no universal freshman course

Engineers had “Technological Survival” FRF 101 initiated fall 2001

H.S. students uneven preparation Enhance retention

Renamed FYF 101 in 2005 Each course contains unique content, with

core skills provided

Mission, Goals and Objectives of FYF 101Mission, Goals and Objectives of FYF 101

Mission: To provide an academically rigorous

experience that challenges students to develop the strategies essential for a successful transition into the Wilkes University culture.

Mission: To provide an academically rigorous

experience that challenges students to develop the strategies essential for a successful transition into the Wilkes University culture.

Mission, Goals and Objectives of FYF 101Mission, Goals and Objectives of FYF 101

Goals: To facilitate significant learning

experiences through which first-year students develop: self-knowledge and intellectual curiosity an openness to diversity a commitment to lifelong learning civic responsibility

Goals: To facilitate significant learning

experiences through which first-year students develop: self-knowledge and intellectual curiosity an openness to diversity a commitment to lifelong learning civic responsibility

Mission, Goals and Objectives of FYF 101Mission, Goals and Objectives of FYF 101

Objectives: Each First Year Foundations (FYF) course

will provide techniques that assist first-year students in achieving long-term academic success at Wilkes University. Specifically, each of these courses will: help develop the student's critical thinking skills provide techniques for the effective evaluation and

utilization of information resources aid the student in making the necessary academic

transition from high school to the collegiate level.

Objectives: Each First Year Foundations (FYF) course

will provide techniques that assist first-year students in achieving long-term academic success at Wilkes University. Specifically, each of these courses will: help develop the student's critical thinking skills provide techniques for the effective evaluation and

utilization of information resources aid the student in making the necessary academic

transition from high school to the collegiate level.

A few additional points about the FYF 101 program

A few additional points about the FYF 101 program

Consists of volunteer faculty across university Goals and objectives decided by FYF

committee Each year have central theme Assessment is important

Students Each course Entire program

Consists of volunteer faculty across university Goals and objectives decided by FYF

committee Each year have central theme Assessment is important

Students Each course Entire program

Our place in the universeOur place in the universe FYF 101 is supposed to segue

into University Core Relevant to all majors Links to Capstone Courses

FYF 101 is supposed to segue into University Core

Relevant to all majors Links to Capstone Courses

So let’s talk about energySo let’s talk about energy

www.dreamhomedesignusa.comwww.dreamhomedesignusa.com

www.phmc.state.pa.us

www.denvergov.org

Coal powerCoal power

www.climaterescue.org

Nuclear power

www.nukeworker.com

Oil and gas

www.reformation.org

Hubbert CurveHubbert Curve

http://www.biomassenergyfoundation.org/pictures/Hubbert3.gif

http://aim.hamptonu.edu/graphics/outreach/gallery/lg/co2graph.jpg

www2.nature.nps.gov/

So, many people think we need alternative sources of energy

So, many people think we need alternative sources of energy

www.ecomall.com www.greenprogress.com

www.geocities.com/hydrogenpower1data4

Description and Objectives of FYF 101J – Alternative EnergyDescription and Objectives of FYF 101J – Alternative Energy

Modern human civilization depends upon energy to drive our machines, give us light, and regulate our thermal environment. Over the past century, the energy has largely come from fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. Many scientists are concerned that the byproducts of fossil fuel combustion are leading to potentially catastrophic climatic change. To address that problem, and overcome dwindling energy supplies, many are advocating the development and implementation of alternative renewable energy like wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and hydrogen. But are those alternatives more sustainable and environmentally friendly? This course will explore the growing scientific evidence relating to the costs and benefits of alternative energy, and will help you to distinguish between reality, hype, and fanaticism.

Modern human civilization depends upon energy to drive our machines, give us light, and regulate our thermal environment. Over the past century, the energy has largely come from fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. Many scientists are concerned that the byproducts of fossil fuel combustion are leading to potentially catastrophic climatic change. To address that problem, and overcome dwindling energy supplies, many are advocating the development and implementation of alternative renewable energy like wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and hydrogen. But are those alternatives more sustainable and environmentally friendly? This course will explore the growing scientific evidence relating to the costs and benefits of alternative energy, and will help you to distinguish between reality, hype, and fanaticism.

Description and Objectives of FYF 101J – Alternative EnergyDescription and Objectives of FYF 101J – Alternative Energy

FYF 101J ObjectivesFYF 101J Objectives

Understand the current trends of traditional energy production and consumption locally, nationally, and on a worldwide basis

Learn and critically evaluate arguments about the sustainability of current forms of energy production and use

Identify potential sources of alternative energy being explored

Understand the current trends of traditional energy production and consumption locally, nationally, and on a worldwide basis

Learn and critically evaluate arguments about the sustainability of current forms of energy production and use

Identify potential sources of alternative energy being explored

More FYF 101J ObjectivesMore FYF 101J Objectives

Learn and critically evaluate information about the benefits and weaknesses of each alternative energy source from a variety of perspectives Potential energy yield Economic Environmental Sociopolitical

Learn and critically evaluate information about the benefits and weaknesses of each alternative energy source from a variety of perspectives Potential energy yield Economic Environmental Sociopolitical

Even More FYF 101J ObjectivesEven More FYF 101J Objectives

Develop a well-reasoned personal philosophy about the present energy situation and the best way to move forward on developing and implementing alternative sources

Develop the ability to meaningfully participate in a group seeking to understand a complex issue from a variety of perspectives, and communicate its findings to others.

Develop a well-reasoned personal philosophy about the present energy situation and the best way to move forward on developing and implementing alternative sources

Develop the ability to meaningfully participate in a group seeking to understand a complex issue from a variety of perspectives, and communicate its findings to others.

The long-term objective:The long-term objective:

Students will develop a mature attitude about - and lifelong interest in - energy issues, and will assert leadership on that topic long after the course is completed.

Students will develop a mature attitude about - and lifelong interest in - energy issues, and will assert leadership on that topic long after the course is completed.

Students will gain information about traditional and alternative energy by way of:

Students will gain information about traditional and alternative energy by way of:

Presentations given by the course instructor Presentations given by guest lecturers Guided inquiries via “Webquests” Handouts distributed by the class instructor Information provided by students

Presentations given by the course instructor Presentations given by guest lecturers Guided inquiries via “Webquests” Handouts distributed by the class instructor Information provided by students

Students will be assessed by:Students will be assessed by:

Periodic exams Individual and group writing

assignments Group presentations (in which

each student will present)

Periodic exams Individual and group writing

assignments Group presentations (in which

each student will present)

Grading systemGrading system

Exams (2 @ 50 points each)………150 points Writing assignments………..………150 points Group presentations ….……200 points Total……………..………………….400 points

Grades will be assigned as follows: >90% = 4.0; 85-90% = 3.5; 80-85% = 3.0; 75-80% = 2.5; 70-75% = 2.0; 65-70% = 1.5; 60-65 = 3.0; <60% = 0.0. These cutoffs may be adjusted downward.

Exams (2 @ 50 points each)………150 points Writing assignments………..………150 points Group presentations ….……200 points Total……………..………………….400 points

Grades will be assigned as follows: >90% = 4.0; 85-90% = 3.5; 80-85% = 3.0; 75-80% = 2.5; 70-75% = 2.0; 65-70% = 1.5; 60-65 = 3.0; <60% = 0.0. These cutoffs may be adjusted downward.

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Office: SLC 351 Phone (570) 408-4758 FAX: (570) 408-7862 e-mail: kklemow@wilkes.edu Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DrKlemow Office Hours: MWF: 11-12 A.M., TR: 9-10 A.M. Course webpage:

http://klemow.wilkes.edu/FYF-101J.html

Office: SLC 351 Phone (570) 408-4758 FAX: (570) 408-7862 e-mail: kklemow@wilkes.edu Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DrKlemow Office Hours: MWF: 11-12 A.M., TR: 9-10 A.M. Course webpage:

http://klemow.wilkes.edu/FYF-101J.html