Fri Feb 3 10:26:52 2017
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Active Old: Inactive |
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| Effective Term: |
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1179 - Fall 2017
Old: 1165 - Summer 2016 |
| Course Title Short: |
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Fr Seminar: Global Warming Old: Freshman Seminar: Envt |
| Course Title Long: |
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Freshman Seminar: Global Warning Solutions Old: Freshman Seminar: Environment |
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Max-Min Credits for Course: |
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2.0 to 2.0 credit(s) Old: 3.0 to 1.0 credit(s) |
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Catalog Description: |
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In this seminar, we consider various possible solutions to the current and future global warming problem. This is a topic of intense global importance. Topics include: Efficiency and conservation, reduced carbon in electricity production and transportation, Wind & solar power, nuclear power, policy changes, Third World solutions, reforestation, and more. prereq: freshman Old: Topics vary. See Class Schedule. prereq: freshman |
| Topics Course: |
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No Old: Yes |
| Course typically offered: |
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Periodic Fall Old: Periodic Fall & Spring |
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Academic Progress Units: |
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Not allowed to bypass limits.
2.0 credit(s) Old: Not allowed to bypass limits. 1.0 credit(s) |
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Financial Aid Progress Units: |
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Not allowed to bypass limits.
2.0 credit(s) Old: Not allowed to bypass limits. 1.0 credit(s) |
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Repetition of Course: |
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Repetition not allowed.
Old: Allow up to 2 repetition(s) totalling up to 6.0 credit(s). |
| Editor Comments: |
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Prerequisite changed to Freshman to allow new freshmen to register for freshman seminar regardless of number of transfer credits - lc Professor Eric Ganz School of Physics and Astronomy Days Offered: TBD Times Offered: TBD East Bank Eric Ganz is an associate professor in the Department of physics. His area of expertise is condensed matter physics. Old: Prerequisite changed to Freshman to allow new freshmen to register for freshman seminar regardless of number of transfer credits - lc |
| History Information: |
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Version of IofT 1901 handed over to the department inactive 3/16 per jmmans jbk Reactivated & changed according to OUE directive to create individual courses for each freshman seminar. jbk 1/17 Old: Version of IofT 1901 handed over to the department inactive 3/16 per jmmans jbk |
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| Student Learning Outcomes: |
* Student in the course:
- Can communicate effectively
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Please explain briefly how this outcome will be addressed in the course. Give brief examples of class work related to the outcome. Much of the course involves class discussions of various topics related to Global Warming. Students will be required to participate in two 20 minute in-class presentations, and complete a 5-10 page final paper How will you assess the students' learning related to this outcome? Give brief examples of how class work related to the outcome will be evaluated. Presentations, writing assignments and active participation in class discussions make up 90% of the final course grade Old: unselected |
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Provisional Syllabus: |
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New: Physics 1901, Global Warming SolutionsFreshman Seminar 2 credits, 2 hours lecture per week Instructor: Professor Eric Ganz Office: PAN 319 Tel: (612) 624-2386 Email: ganzx001@physics.umn.edu Office Hours: TBD or by appointment. Lectures: 10:10 - 11:00 MW Room: PAN 210 Webpage: https://www.physics.umn.edu/classes/phys/2017/fall/Phys%201905.002/index.html Description: In this seminar, we will consider various possible solutions to the current and future global warming problem. This is a topic of intense global importance. Needless to say, many solutions will need to be pursued vigorously to achieve substantial reductions in global warming. Topics will include: Efficiency and conservation, reduced carbon in electricity production and transportation, Wind & solar power, nuclear power, policy changes, Third World solutions, reforestation, and more. Grading: Students will be graded on two 20 minute in-class presentations, a 5-10 page final paper, and class participation based on assigned reading [40%, 40%, 10%, 10% respectively]. A reading assignment will be posted each week. Students should take notes on the reading and bring the notes to class for our discussion. Students are expected to attend class as part of their participation grade. If all goes smoothly then we will not have a final exam. Conduct: The Institute of Technology assumes that all students enroll in its programs with a serious purpose and expects them to be responsible individuals who demand of themselves high standards of honesty and personal conduct. The Institute of Technology expects the highest standards of honesty and integrity in the academic performance of its students. Any attempt by a student to present work that she or he has not prepared, or to pass an examination by improper means, is regarded by the faculty as a serious offense, which may result in the immediate expulsion of the student. Aiding and abetting a student in an act of dishonesty is also considered a serious offense. Student Mental Health and Stress Management: As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. University of Minnesota services are available to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via: http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu/ Athletes: Athletes must provide their official University of Minnesota athletic letter containing the approved competition schedule to their instructor and the staff in office 148. Away exams will be arranged with the athletic adviser traveling with the team. Accommodations will be made for official university sports only (i.e. no accommodations will be made for intramurals, club sports, etc.) Disability Services: If you have accommodations for this course, please provide the staff in office 148 with a copy of your accommodation letter for the current semester. Exams will be arranged according to accommodations and sent to the testing center for administration. Other Links: ? Student conduct code http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.html ? Scholastic Dishonesty See student conduct code ? Disability Accommodations http://ds.umn.edu/student-services.html ? Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSROOMPED.html ? Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html ? Appropriate Student Use of Class Notes and Course Materials http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/CLASSNOTESSTUDENTS.html ? Grading and Transcripts http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/GRADINGTRANSCRIPTS.html ? Sexual Harassment http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/humanresources/SexHarassment.html ? Equity, Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/administrative/Equity_Diversity_EO_AA.html ? Mental Health and Stress Management http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu Old: deactivate |
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Name of Department Chair Approver: |
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Ron Poling Old: <no text provided> |