BPEM 1000 - Introduction to Energy

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Perform basic equations for work, energy, and power.
2. Recognize and demonstrate understanding of conservation of energy.
3. Recognize and demonstrate knowledge of potential and kinetic energy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to differentiate between the various forms of energy.

Objectives:

1. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of electrical energy.
2. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of chemical energy.
3. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of nuclear energy.
4. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of thermal energy.
5. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of mechanical energy.
6. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of radiant energy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify the positive and negative consequences of energy and its alternatives as they apply to society, politics, and the environment.

Objectives:

1. Identify pollution from energy sources.
2. Describe and demonstrate understanding of impact on climate and weather.
3. Identify financial issues.
4. Identify political views.
5. Define energy storage options.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define renewable energy.

Objectives:

1. Define direct and indirect energy usage.
2. Recognize and demonstrate knowledge of present day use of renewable energy.
3. Define and discuss future potential of renewable resources.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to differentiate between the various forms of renewable energy.

Objectives:

1. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of solar thermal and photovoltaic energy.
2. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of biomass energy.
3. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of hydroelectricity.
4. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of tidal and wave power.
5. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of wind energy.
6. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of geothermal energy.
7. Define and discuss the nature, economics, benefits, drawbacks, and potential of hydrogen fuel cells.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify the positive and negative consequences involved in the integration of renewable energy.

Objectives:

1. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of current energy structure and distribution.
2. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of renewable resource availability.
3. Identify and discuss transmission and storage issues.
4. Define and discuss economic considerations.
5. Describe and discuss potential solutions.

1. Introduction to Energy
2. Energy Consumption
3. Forms of Energy
4. Fossil Fuels - Exam #1
5. Heat to Motive Power
6. Oil and Gas
7. Secondary Fuels
8. Midterm Exam - Exam #2
9. Engines: Diesel, Gas, Stirling
10. Electricity
11. Nuclear Power
12. Renewable Energy - Exam #3
13. Forms of Renewable Energy
14. Integration of Renewable Energy
15. Environmental Concerns & Impact
16. Review and Final Exam - Exam #4