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ME165-
1
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES
Engr.Week-1. Orientation
2015-2016 / 3T
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
• This course deals with the study of the
fundamentals and main characteristics of
alternative energy resources and the
technologies for harnessing these resources.
• It also provides an understanding of the
effects that these energy systems have over
the environment and the society.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
• At the completion of this course you should at the minimu
to:
explain the technologies behind the common alternativ
sources;
identify the impacts associated with renewable energy
technologies; and make a comparison and cost-benefit analysis of the re
energy technologies.
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COURSE SUMMARY
• Summary of Topics
The need for alternative energy sources Available energy sources
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Hydroelectric Power
Energy from the Oceans (Ocean Technology)
Geothermal Energy Fuel Cells
Biofuels
Renewable Hydrogen (RH2)
Nuclear Energy
Energy storage technologies
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COURSE POLICIES
Course Evaluation
Your final grade is based on the following compone
Prelims 20%
Midterms 20%
Finals 20%
Quizzes 20%
Seatwork/Boardwork/Class Participation 15%
Assignment 5%
A final grade of 60% is required in order to pass the course
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COURSE POLICIES
My Policy About Make-up Exams/CourseAssessments:
Major Assessments (Prelims/Midterm/Finals/Major Quizzes)
Make-ups will be allowed for excused absences
Assignments/Seatworks/Short Quizzes/Boardworks/GradeRecitations
Make-ups will not be allowed
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COURSE POLICIES
• Course Evaluation . . . . . . . . .
Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds to fail course are the following:
Intellectual dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) during
examinations and other requirements;
Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for
Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incur
more than 20% of the total number of school days (i.e., 5unexcused absences) shall not be given credit to the
course regardless of class standing. For further provisio
of the said policy, please refer to the MCL Student
Catalogue.
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COURSE POLICIES
• Course Evaluation . . . . . . . . .
Other grounds as stipulated in the MCL Student Catalogand other relevant policies and regulations that may be
promulgated from time to time.
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OTHER COURSE POLICIES
• LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English is the medium of instruction. Lectures,discussions, and documentation will be in
English. Code switching is highly discouraged
and the use of other languages aside from
English in communicating and in presenting
course works will be a valid ground fordemerits in that given exercise.
• HOMEWORK, WRITTEN REPORTS AND REACTION PAPERS
All homeworks and other assigned
courseworks must be submitted on time.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION (CONT’D.)
• COURSE PORTFOLIO
All exercises and requirements for the course are tobe compiled by the students as part of their portfolio.
The same must be made available for inspection by
the instructor before the end of the term.
• HONOR, DRESS, AND GROOMING CODE
Other provisions stipulated in the MCL Student
Catalogue will be enforced in and out of the
classroom. Students who have violated the dress code
policy and other related offenses will not be permitted
to attend classes without being cleared by the Student
Affais Office or the Guidance Office.
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TEXTBOOKS & REFERENCES
• Textbook
Renewable Energy Technologies: Alternative Energy
Resources - Paul Kruger; 2006, John Wiley and Sons
• References
Energy Conversion by D. Yogi Goswami and Frank Kreith
Power Plant Technology by M.M. El-Wakil
Solar Energy Engineering by Kalogirou
Geothermal Power Plants by Ronald DiPippo
ASHRAE Journal 1999 Fundamentals
• Web References
www.eere.energy.gov
www.nrel.gov
www.doe.gov.ph
http://www.eere.energy.gov/http://www.eere.energy.gov/http://www.nrel.gov/http://www.nrel.gov/http://www.doe.gov.ph/http://www.doe.gov.ph/http://www.doe.gov.ph/http://www.nrel.gov/http://www.eere.energy.gov/
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CONSULT TION SCHEDULE
Name of Faculty Member:Engr. Estelito V. Mamuyac
Email Address: [email protected]
Alt. Email Address: [email protected]
Days Available: W/TH/F
Venue: Einstein Faculty Center
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]