Team,
This is a new course, so we'll be creating history together here.
Place:
We will meet in the energy lab, during E period. Our home base may be in the center classroom (the one with the glass), or in the monitoring lab, depending on what we're working on.
Topics:
We'll begin with measuring energy, why it is so critical to your future, and then move on to basic concepts of ROI and TCO for renewable energy sources. We'll then move into advanced measurement, monitoring and telemetry, including some real world projects with real world issues. You will make a difference.
My goal here is to create change agents...
Resources:
How did I get here?
physics.hpa.edu (note no www)
the login is hpa, password is papaya7
We'll have all of our resources on this server, videos, pdfs and so on. I'd suggest you bring in a flash drive of at least 4 gb size, so I can show you how to download media from the server for quicker home access, though the server is available inside or outside campus at the same address: physics.hpa.edu
Tools:
We'll have access to all of the standard elab tools: iPads, MacBooks, and so on, as well as advanced measurement devices like infrared cameras, some of which are really expensive. I'll expect you to treat everything with care.
Notes:
I expect you to bring a notebook and a pencil to every class. Please no borrowing. If you need a calculator, we'll use the iPads, but your notebook is something I'll check often. If it's empty, that's not so good. One of the biggest separators of success in college is the ability to take notes, so I'll do my best to teach you how.
Environment:
We are a small glass, with privileged access to tools. We must demonstrate maturity in how we use these tools. People are watching how you do this, and I expect you to set a good example.
You may find yourself working with the elab interns: Duncan Michael, Cat Bradley, Morgan Monahan and Bo Bleckel. These folks have access to tools and resources that you may not have, so seek them out if you need something you can't find.
Grading:
My goal with grading is to to motivate, evaluate, and honor your time and effort. I'll be checking your notes, but most of our work will be homework turned in by email. These may be questions on videos, readings, or other materials, but the key is: turn it in early, so I can write back with comments. You'll find these comments often wind up on the exams...
Exams will be every few class sessions, with smaller quizzes more frequently. We'll also do more formal lab write-ups, which will help you in college as well.
You can find your grades here:
You will need to know your student number and the way HPA thinks your name should be spelled...
Finding me:
You'll find that we use email a great deal in this class, turning in homework, updating assignments, etc. My email is bill@hpa.edu. Email me anytime you have a question or problem, I'm here because of you, so there is no such thing as a stupid question. I promise not to make any changes in assignment later than 7PM the night before, and I usually close up at 9PM, so if you send me email after that, I won't read it until the next morning.
My office is in the energy lab, and I'm here most of the day, unless I'm in meetings or in the 40's building. We do a lot of field work with our classes, so I may be out in the field. I'll give you my cel number in class should you need it, or are running late.
Our first assignment:
Go to www.ck12.org, and login as student
In the upper right corner, you'll see "Join CK-12"
Follow the directions, then click on this link:
This is a good introduction to energy, to make sure we are all on the same page, regardless of what science courses you have taken.
We'll do a hands-on measurement in class our first day, so make sure to bring a pencil and your notebook.
I'll post an update here on Friday, after we've had a chance to get to know each other.
As always, please let me know if I can help in any way.
aloha
b
~Energy
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