IEM 489 - Integrated Energy Management Capstone

Description:
Capstone course designed to assess student’s mastering of fundamental knowledge of energy management through a submission of a portfolio of work collected throughout the program. Exploration of future opportunities and exit interview with program director. Grade will be S or U.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admitted to integrated energy management major with senior standing.

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Illustrate through familiarity with the discipline’s vocabulary, concepts and themes, and the complexity of energy systems, energy resources, and political-economic processes.		Students will pass a comprehensive exam and submit various exercises and essays to demonstrate knowledge.
Define and discuss historical and contemporary energy problems, policies, and processes in the field.		Students will complete an oral presentation and participate in class discussions about different approaches and understandings of energy systems.
Identify the patterns created through the interactions between human processes and energy systems (i.e. production, distribution, petrochemical transformations, and consumption) and the manner in which political and economic processes shape nature and society.		Students will submit a written and/or oral report on a contemporary energy issue or event using maps and other visual aids.
Analyze the value of an interdisciplinary approach to analyze the social, political, economic, and environmental implications of energy systems and energy transition in the world.		Students will submit a reflective essay on their development as Integrated Energy Management (IEM) majors, the requirements of the IEM program, and the quality of their training as energy managers.
Identify professional opportunities and prospects for energy managers.		Students will create a professional resume, identify potential employment opportunities, and practice interview skills.