This course presents an examination of ethical issues relevant to systems-based research …
This course presents an examination of ethical issues relevant to systems-based research procedures, professional conduct, social and environmental impacts, and embedded ethics in research and professional practice in RESS based jobs. In this course, you will consider case studies of ethical issues that can arise when engaging renewable energy and sustainability systems. You will also develop an ethics case study based on your area of RESS interests. The goals of the course are to provide you with tools for analyzing ethical issues both in the line of professional duties and in consideration of the various ethical issues that face an entire sector of renewable energy and that underpin the very reasons for taking a sustainable and renewable approach.
We express the exponential function of an imaginary variable in terms of …
We express the exponential function of an imaginary variable in terms of sine and cosine. The "complex exponentials" that result trace out a circle in the complex plane. Pointing to one of the positions in the complex plane, we obtain the identity exp(i pi) = -1.
In the first video segment, we introduce Euler's number by considering the …
In the first video segment, we introduce Euler's number by considering the problem of interest compounded continuously. After we obtain the power-series representation for exp(x), we explore its properties, in the next four video segments, to convince ourselves that exp(x) is literally an exponential function, meaning a number, approximately 2.71828, taken to the power x. In the final two segments, we present the natural logarithm and demonstrate that it is the anti-derivative of 1/x.
Students explore material properties in hands-on and visually evident ways via the …
Students explore material properties in hands-on and visually evident ways via the Archimedes' principle. First, they design and conduct an experiment to calculate densities of various materials and present their findings to the class. Using this information, they identify an unknown material based on its density. Then, groups explore buoyant forces. They measure displacement needed for various materials to float on water and construct the equation for buoyancy. Using this equation, they calculate the numerical solution for a boat hull using given design parameters.
Europium is element number 63. This video is one of the 118 …
Europium is element number 63. This video is one of the 118 clips included in the periodic table of elements themed collection created by Brady Haran and the University of Nottingham in the UK.
Students explore the chemical identities of polymeric materials frequently used in their …
Students explore the chemical identities of polymeric materials frequently used in their everyday lives. They learn how chemical composition affects the physical properties of the materials that they encounter and use frequently, as well as how cross-linking affects the properties of polymeric materials.
The video resource "Everything, The Universe...And Life: Crash Course Astronomy #46" is …
The video resource "Everything, The Universe...And Life: Crash Course Astronomy #46" is included in the "Astronomy" course from the resources series of "Crash Course". Crash Course is a educational video series from John and Hank Green.
Planet Earth is this solid thing you are standing on right now. …
Planet Earth is this solid thing you are standing on right now. In your everyday life you don't really waste a thought about how amazing this is. A giant, ancient, hot rock. How did it come into existence and how big is it really? You will be surprised. The ground you are standing on is just a very, very small part of the big picture. The video "Everything You Need to Know About Planet Earth" is a resource included in the Space sciences topic made available from the Kurzgesagt open educational resource series.
The video resource "The Evolutionary Epic: Crash Course Big History #5" is …
The video resource "The Evolutionary Epic: Crash Course Big History #5" is included in the "Big History" course from the resources series of "Crash Course". Crash Course is a educational video series from John and Hank Green.
In the first video segment, we analyze the population dynamics for a …
In the first video segment, we analyze the population dynamics for a test-tube of cells that affect each others' likelihoods of replication when they collide. The particular example we use is a prisoner's dilemma, which has the almost paradoxical property that survival of the relatively most fit leads overall fitness to decrease. In the second video segment, we suggest that the population dynamics from the first segment can be related to an analysis that uses payoff matrices found in traditional game theory.
This article from AIR Worldwide is a brief history of the development …
This article from AIR Worldwide is a brief history of the development of building codes in the United States and an explanation of their importance in estimating building stock vulnerabilities.The resource, "The Evolution of Building Codes in the United States with Respect to Hurricane Winds" included in "Lesson 01 Building Codes" is a part of "Unit 05 Green Sustainable Facility Design" included in Energy & Sustainability ES - Course 3.
The video resource "Exoplanets: Crash Course Astronomy #27" is included in the …
The video resource "Exoplanets: Crash Course Astronomy #27" is included in the "Astronomy" course from the resources series of "Crash Course". Crash Course is a educational video series from John and Hank Green.
Students apply what they know about light polarization and attenuation (learned in …
Students apply what they know about light polarization and attenuation (learned in the associated lesson) to design, build, test, refine and then advertise their prototypes for more effective sunglasses. Presented as a hypothetical design scenario, students act as engineers who are challenged to create improved sunglasses that reduce glare and lower light intensity while increasing eye protection from UVA and UVB radiation compared to an existing model of sunglasses—and make them as inexpensive as possible. They use a light meter to measure and compare light intensities through the commercial sunglasses and their prototype lenses. They consider the project requirements and constraints in their designs. They brainstorm and evaluate possible design ideas. They keep track of materials costs. They create and present advertisements to the class that promote the sunglasses benefits, using collected data to justify their claims. A grading rubric and reflection handout are provided.
The video resource "Explore The Solar System: 360 Degree Interactive Tour!" is …
The video resource "Explore The Solar System: 360 Degree Interactive Tour!" is included in the "Astronomy" course from the resources series of "Crash Course". Crash Course is a educational video series from John and Hank Green.
In Massachusetts, Manchester-by-the-Sea's wastewater treatment plant is located right on the coast. …
In Massachusetts, Manchester-by-the-Sea's wastewater treatment plant is located right on the coast. The town's water utility is working with the EPA's Climate Ready Water Utilities program to consider its adaptation options.
In this activity, students will explore two given websites to gather information …
In this activity, students will explore two given websites to gather information on Bone Mineral Density and how it is measured. They will also learn about X-rays in general, how they work and their different uses, along with other imaging modalities. They will answer guiding questions as they explore the websites and take a short quiz after to test the knowledge they gained while reading the articles.
ìExploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applicationsî (GEOG 480) focuses on …
ìExploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applicationsî (GEOG 480) focuses on the use of remotely sensed imagery and elevation data in GIS applications. Students enrolling in GEOG 480 should have a solid conceptual foundation in geospatial information science and technology. GEOG 480 is appropriate for those who are already working in the geospatial profession and wish to use imagery and elevation data in visualization and spatial analysis. Throughout the course, students confront realistic remote sensing problem scenarios that incorporate such skills and concepts as definition of data needs, metadata content standards, data formats and types, and analysis methods.
Students learn the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum and how various types …
Students learn the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum and how various types of electromagnetic waves are related in terms of wavelength and energy. In addition, they are introduced to the various types of waves that make up the electromagnetic spectrum including, radio waves, ultraviolet waves, visible light and infrared waves. These topics help inform students before they turn to designing solutions to an overarching engineering challenge question.
This a physical science text intended for non-science majors that covers introductory …
This a physical science text intended for non-science majors that covers introductory chemistry and physics topics. The work is adapted from Chemistry: Atoms First 2e https://openstax.org/details/books/chemistry-atoms-first-2e and College Physics https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics
The video resource "Exploring the Universe: Crash Course Big History #2" is …
The video resource "Exploring the Universe: Crash Course Big History #2" is included in the "Big History" course from the resources series of "Crash Course". Crash Course is a educational video series from John and Hank Green.
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