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Department of 
Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies

COURSE SYLLABUS

EST 4820/5820 Active Solar Design

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Redditt                                   
PHONE:  898-2113
LECTURE: VIS 243, TR 2:00p.m. – 3:15p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Broad introduction to active solar applications in the form of air heaters, concentrating collectors, solar furnaces, photovoltaics, refrigeration and air conditioning, production of hydrogen and water desalination.  Lecture material will be supplemented with demonstrations conducted by the class as a group.

COURSE MATERIAL:
TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED :   Solar Energy Engineering
                                              By A. A. M. Sayigh                                      

This text is out of print but arrangements have been made to make available photo copies of selected pages.  Material will come in the form of 8 ½ x 11 pages punched for a three ring binder.

Supplementary material prepared by the instructor will be distributed during lecture periods.

EVALUATION AND GRADING :

A.    Undergraduate Students
Demo reports …………….        20%
Test 1 ……………………...          20%
Test 2 ……………………...          20%
Test 3 ……………………...          20%
Semester Paper and Oral  
Presentations ……………..        20%

B.     Graduate Students (Consult Instructor)

C.     Final exam is comprehensive and optional and its grade will be used to replace the lowest Test grade.  

Test grade:            A=90% - 100%, B=80% - 89%, C= 70% - 79%, D=60%-69%,     F =>60%            

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE CREDIT:
An additional research paper will be required and assigned on an individual basis for those seeking graduate credit.

ATTENDANCE:
You are expected to attend class.  Quizzes are given through out the semester and there is no make up for any missed quiz.  Make up tests are not allowed without either prior approval, a doctor’s certificate or the Dept. head’s approval.  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

If you have a disability that may require assistance or accommodation, or you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible.  Students may also contact the Office of  Disabled Students Services (898-2783) with questions about such services.