Overview: This course will provide an introduction to energy conversion systems likely to become major sources of energy in the next century.  Some specific areas that will be discussed include the origin of energy and common sources, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, electrical energy, and energy storage.

Lecture Time & Location: MW, 1:10-2:00 PM, EN 3109.  Friday lecture time will be used for group meetings and potential field trips.

Prerequisites: ES2330 Fluids
                        ES2310 Thermodynamics

Credit Hours: 3

Textbook: No textbook is required for this course.  Reading from sources in the library may be assigned.

Instructor: Dr. J. W. Naughton, Engineering 2035
                    Office Hours: M 2-3 PM and F 11-12 AM

WWW Page: Materials for this class will be posted on the web at http://wwweng.uwyo.edu/classes/me4474/. Selecting Prof. Naughton from the drop-down menu will take you to this class section. The materials posted on the web and their link are given below.  Homework will not be handed out in class, but you will be told when it is available on the web page.  Lecture notes will be posted approximately one week after the material is presented.

Grading:     7 Homeworks        20%
                    1 Evening Exam     20%
                    1 Group Project     35%
                    1 Final                   25%

Homework: Homework due dates will be specified at the time of the assignment. Typically, it will be one week after the assignment. These due dates are firm, so plan ahead. The penalty is 10% for each day past the deadline (i.e. 3 days late and the highest score you could obtain would be 0.7 * 100% = 70%). Once solution sets are posted (typically 3-5 days after the homework has been handed in), no credit will be given.

Although working on homework in groups is permitted, homeworks are expected to be the work of each individual. Any sign of copied work will result in dividing the grade by the number of copies found (i.e. 3 people found to be submitting the same work would each get 1/3 of the grade). The homework is intended to promote problem-solving skills, and the ability to complete the homeworks should be an indication that an individual will perform well on the tests given.

Reading Assignments: Reading assignments may be given in class. Homework assignments and exams may contain material from both the lecture and reading material.

Exams: The details of a particular test (open/closed book, etc.) will be given before each test. Attendance at test is mandatory unless arrangements have been made beforehand. A written excuse will be necessary for rescheduling an exam.

Group Project: A project will be assigned to groups of 5-6 students.  You are expected to spend a significant amount of time on this project.  You will have the entire semester to complete the project and the group will provide a written report and an oral presentation of the work.  Your group will meet periodically with the instructor to ensure satisfactory progress.  The specific requirements for this project will be presented when the groups are assigned.  Although the work is expected to be divided among the individuals in the group, all members must provide a significant contribution. In addition to the instructor's grade on the project, the members of the group will grade their own project and the work of their peers.

Attendance: Attendance in class is the responsibility of the student. If class is missed, you are responsible for obtaining the notes from another student or from the class notes posted on the web.  Attendance at the group meetings is expected - if you skip the meetings, your grade will be affected.