Homework Problems:
- (24 Jan) Mathematics of Growth
- (5 Feb) Mechanical Energy
- (12 Feb) Thermal Energy
- (21 Mar) Electric Power Regulations by State
- (28 Mar) Greenhouse Effect
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In-Class Activities:
- Introductory Survey
- Discussion of Bartlett video
- (7 Feb) Beer and Ice Cream Diet
Critical Review Papers:
2 short "critical review" papers based on articles or stories
from the news media (for example, from the local newspaper or from a
weekly news magazine). One paper should be about an energy source,
production, or distribution mechanism, and the other should be
about energy policy. These critical review papers should be about 2
pages (typed) and should describe the story (where was it published,
when, in what context, and who wrote it), summarize their arguments,
and then evaluate the story's accuracy, context, and significance. I'm
expecting some original thought in your critical reviews. Keep your
eyes open for something interesting. It would be a good idea to get my
feedback on the first paper before you complete the other one.
Critical Review #1 DUE: 28 March 2013
Critical Review #2 DUE: 23 April 2013