ASTRONOMY 106



Physics 100 - Energy

Spring 2011

Instructor: Dr. Michael Carini

Office: TCCW 229

Phone: 56198

E-mail: mike.carini@wku.edu

Office Hours: By appointment

Textbook: Energy and the Environment, 2nd ed. Ristine & Kraushaar

Class Meets: MWF 10:20-11:15 TCCW 201

Course Web Site: I will place the power points for the day’s lecture on this web site after class.

Course Grade:

3 examinations worth 15% each.

Class attendance and participation 10%

Homework and in class exercises worth 20%

Comprehensive Final Examination worth 25%.

Course Description

A one-semester survey of the concepts of energy applicable to the understanding of energy in our environment. Topics covered are the nature of energy, sources, transmission, consumption, energy and the environment, and prospects for the future. Experiments will be conducted as part of the classroom work.

I expect regular and prompt attendance in this class. Regular attendance is critical to attaining a passing grade in this class. If you need to be absent, do what you can to contact me in advance and for issues involving a visit to a medical professional, please provide verification.

General education goals: Through coursework, discussion, readings, reliable resources and empirical exercises Physics 100 introduces the scientific method and critical thinking associated with the impact of science on society that prepares students at Western Kentucky University to understand the relevance and impact of Energy

Students with disabilities: In compliance with university policy, students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services in DUC A-200 of the Student Success Center in Downing University Center. Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services.

Examinations: No makeup examinations will be given unless your absence has been pre-approved or you have a valid excuse (Dr.’s note, etc)

NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED, except for certain cases where you were not in class due to an illness or other verifiable, excused absence.

Physics 100

Weekly Schedule

Spring 2011

Week of: Chapter

January 24 Energy basics and uses 1

January 31 Energy basics and uses, fossil fuels 1,2

February 7 Fossil fuels 2

February 14 Heat engines 3

February 21 Test 1, Solar Energy 4

February 28 Other renewable energy sources ` 5

March 14 Other renewable energy sources 5

March 21 Nuclear Power 6

March 28 Test 2 Energy sources for transportation 8

April 4 Energy sources for transportation 8

April 11 Effects of energy generation on the environment 9

April 18 Effects of energy generation on the environment 10

April 25 Test 3, Conservation 7

May 2 Conservation 7

Last day of Class is Friday, May 6

Cumulative Final Exam Tuesday, Monday, May 9 10:30 – 12:30 pm

Note: There is no class March 7-11 (Spring break)

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