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ETSC 442 - Alternative Energy Resources and Technology


Description:
Overview of energy systems, with focus on wind, biomass, solar, biodiesel, geothermal, and sustainable energy systems. Includes energy production and conversion. Field trips. Formerly IET 442, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Objective

Assessment Activity

Level of Attainment

Assessment Activity Results

Improvement Recommendation

Demonstrate an understanding of the units used to measure and discuss Energy and Power.

Students will use common energy and power units to describe the usage and generation of power.

80% of students score a 70% or better on a graded assignment.

Goal met? Y  N

 

Attainment (%):

 

 

Analyze a facilities energy footprint.

Students will estimate the energy footprint of power users through analysis of available data.

80% of students score a 70% or better on a graded assignment.

Goal met? Y  N

 

Attainment (%):

 

 

Calculate the annual energy output of a given solar photovoltaic array.

Students will estimate the output of a PV array given its specifications and the best data available on the solar energy available at a site.

80% of students score a 70% or better on a test question.

Goal met? Y  N

 

Attainment (%):

 

 

Propose the quantity of solar panels required to offset 100% of a building’s annual electrical energy demand.

Students will propose a Solar PV system to meet the estimated power usage of a user and the availability of solar energy.

80% of students score a 70% or better on a graded assignment.

Goal met? Y  N

 

Attainment (%):

 

 

Estimate the maximum power output of a commercial wind turbine.

Given turbine size and wind data for a location students will estimate the maximum average power output.

80% of students score a 70% or better on a final exam question.

Goal met? Y  N

 

Attainment (%):

 

 





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