1. Physics 207 Energy and Society

2. Why are you here? 1. I needed a OC class and this is the only one that fit the time slot 2. Required for major 3. I love energy 4. Other

3. Instructor:DanielHolland Instructor:DanielHolland Email:holland@phy.ilstu.edu Email:holland@phy.ilstu.edu Web page: Web page: http://www.phy.ilstu.edu/%7Eholland/phy207.html http://www.phy.ilstu.edu/%7Eholland/phy207.html http://www.phy.ilstu.edu/%7Eholland/phy207.html Office:Moulton 313C or Hovey 408 Office:Moulton 313C or Hovey 408 Phone:438-3243 or 438-8736 Phone:438-3243 or 438-8736 Office Hours TBA Office Hours TBA Course Times: MWF 9:00-9:50 in MLT 210 Course Times: MWF 9:00-9:50 in MLT 210 Text: Wolfson:Energy, Environment and Climate Text: Wolfson:Energy, Environment and Climate

4. Other Books: Ristinen and Kraushaar, Energy and the Environment Overall a very nice book, but not as detailed as Hinrichs and Kleinbach. I have used this book in the past. Priest, Energy, Principles, Problems, AlternativesAnother very nice but fairly elementary book. We used it in the old Physics 100 course. Schobert, Energy and SocietyA really nice book that seems to cover the material from a historical perspective. Gonick and Huffman The Cartoon Guide to Physics Nice review of basic physics in comic book form. The physics is excellent and easy to understand.

5. COURSE GRADING: COURSE GRADING: As an incentive to actually come to class, we will be using the Turning Point clicker system this semester You will get classroom participation points for answering the questions. As an incentive to actually come to class, we will be using the Turning Point clicker system this semester You will get classroom participation points for answering the questions. You will also have weekly homework assignments that are to be turned in on Wednesday. The assignments will be posted on the web page for the course. As additional homework assignments, you will turn in three current articles dealing with material which is covered in the course. The articles may come from magazines, newspapers, etc. Do not turn in the original article. Photocopy it. Write a brief description (one page or less) of what the article is talking about and how it relates to the course material. Make sure you write the source of the information on the copy. The dates that each article is due is given on the syllabus. You will also have weekly homework assignments that are to be turned in on Wednesday. The assignments will be posted on the web page for the course. As additional homework assignments, you will turn in three current articles dealing with material which is covered in the course. The articles may come from magazines, newspapers, etc. Do not turn in the original article. Photocopy it. Write a brief description (one page or less) of what the article is talking about and how it relates to the course material. Make sure you write the source of the information on the copy. The dates that each article is due is given on the syllabus.

6. There will be three hour long exams (including the non-comprehensive final exam). There will be three hour long exams (including the non-comprehensive final exam). –Hour Exams (3at 23%) 69% –Classroom participation10% –Homework & Articles15% –Articles6% –Total100% A typical exam will test for both conceptual understanding and problem solving ability. They WILL NOT be scantron exams. Make-up exams will only be given in cases of excused absences due to illness, serious illness or death in your immediate family, or other significant reasons. A typical exam will test for both conceptual understanding and problem solving ability. They WILL NOT be scantron exams. Make-up exams will only be given in cases of excused absences due to illness, serious illness or death in your immediate family, or other significant reasons.

7. Letter grades are not assigned on an individual exam, but will be determined at the end of the course when all scores are in. There are no hard and fast letter grade boundaries (i.e. I do not grade on a strict percentage basis) nor is there a statistical formula used to determine grade boundaries (i.e. I do not grade on a curve). Instead, statistics are used as a guide to determine underlying standards. When needed, factors such as class participation, improvement, industriousness, etc. may be used in borderline cases. Statistics will be given on each exam so that you may estimate where you stand in relation to the rest of the class. Letter grades are not assigned on an individual exam, but will be determined at the end of the course when all scores are in. There are no hard and fast letter grade boundaries (i.e. I do not grade on a strict percentage basis) nor is there a statistical formula used to determine grade boundaries (i.e. I do not grade on a curve). Instead, statistics are used as a guide to determine underlying standards. When needed, factors such as class participation, improvement, industriousness, etc. may be used in borderline cases. Statistics will be given on each exam so that you may estimate where you stand in relation to the rest of the class.

8. General Comments I really like question and or discussion in class. I really like question and or discussion in class. I am always happy to shift directions provided that we stay within the area of energy. I am always happy to shift directions provided that we stay within the area of energy. Provided that I am around, I am always willing to talk with you outside of class. Provided that I am around, I am always willing to talk with you outside of class.

9. Clicker Information http://www.ctss.ilstu.edu/clickers/students /index.htm http://www.ctss.ilstu.edu/clickers/students /index.htm

10. All citizens of the world should have the right to own and operate as many electric appliances as they can afford. 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

11. All citizens of the world should have the right to build and operate a wind generator or solar collector in the back yard of their residence 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

12. All citizens of the world should have the right to heat a home with a wood or coal burning stove regardless of local air conditions. 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

13. All citizens of the world should have the right to have access to cheap, clean and convenient public transportation. 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

14. All citizens of the world should have the right to own and operate as many cars and trucks as they can afford, regardless of their fuel efficiency 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

15. All citizens of the world should have the right to be safe from any potential accidents related to the use of nuclear materials 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

16. All citizens of the world should have the right to enjoy the convenience of disposable bottles and cans. 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

17. All citizens of the world should have the right to take a raft trip down a wild river, i.e. one that is not dammed for hydroelectric power 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain

18. All citizens of the world should have the right to use as much energy of any type as they can afford. 1. Yes 2. No 3. Abstain