IEM 310 - Inquiry Science in Energy Management

Description:
Interdisciplinary investigation of applied life, physical, and earth science concepts applicable to secondary school classrooms using integrated contexts. Applied inquiry processes are used to increase student knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ECON 130 or MATH 130 or MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Describe and explain basic life (biology), physical (chemistry/physics), and earth science (geology) concepts relevant to energy science.		Class discussion, research proposal, and research project.
Design and implement experiments using investigative processes in energy science.		Science notebook, mini-science investigations, research project, research presentations.
Use computers and related technologies to gather and analyze data.		Mini-science investigations, research project, in-class exercises, performance assessment.
Interpret and present data using quantitative reasoning including graphs, tables, and  charts from scientific literature and hands-on scientific investigations.		Class discussion, science notebook, mini-science investigations, research project, written exams, in-class exercises, field trips.
Work in small groups to solve complex problems relevant to energy science.		Activity reports, instructor observation.
Form opinions based on scientific evidence and defend positions using both written and oral methods.		Class discussions, written exams, research projects.