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Introduction to Alternative and Renewable Energy: Energy Economics and Policy
No full textThis module is intended for use in a college-level introductory course in alternative and renewable energy. The document covers energy economics and policy. Students will gain a better understanding of how energy policy impacts the environment, energy consumption and energy production. Useful graphics are included to illustrate the material. This module may be downloaded in PDF file format
Phases of the Moon
No full textThis exercise has students use a simple physical model of the Earth, sun, and moon to understand why the moon changes phases from the perspective of Earthly observers. Students hold up balls representing the moon in a room with a single light source (representing the sun). As they turn relative to the sun, holding the "moon" out in front of them, they will see changes in how much of the side that they can see is lit. At the same time, they can check and see that overall, half of the "moon" is lit no matter what position it is in relative to them. On this Starting Point page, users can access information about the exercise's learning goals, context for use, teaching notes and tips, teaching materials, assessment ideas, references and topics covered
Gordon and Mike's ICT Podcast: Anonymous, Barr, Stuxnet and Soliciting Hackers
No full textGordon and Mike's ICT Podcast offers perspectives on the information and communication technologies (ICT) industries from Gordon Snyder and Mike Qaissaunee. In this podcast, Gordon and Mike are joined by Sam Browne from City College of San Francisco. The trio discuss the case of a man who tracked down Anonymous. The podcast also discusses other security and hacking-related topics. Running time for the show is 29:20.This podcast is available for direct download in mp3 format from the Libsyn site, or click here to subscribe to the whole series in iTunes
DNR Garmin Application
No full textThis website from the Minnesota department of natural resources provides information on the Garmin DNR application. The purpose of the application, its functionality and screenshots are included. The site also includes links which may be used to download the program
Wetlands and Climate Change
No full textThis instructional guide is designed to provide instructors with lecture materials and resources that examine the relationship between wetlands and global climate change. Student objectives, a general lecture outline and a more detailed PowerPoint presentation with instructor notes are provided. The role of wetlands in global carbon budgets and as sources and sinks of greenhouse gases is discussed. Anticipated impacts of climate change on both coastal and inland wetlands are also presented.Instructors who are looking for videos or additional print and web-based resources on the topics covered here should consult the resources list provided at the end of this module where these resources are summarized and cited.Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:* Describe the importance of wetlands as sources and sinks of greenhouse gases* Describe the impacts of wetlands on global climate change* Describe the impacts of global climate change on both coastal and inland wetlands* Describe how carbon trading has been applied to wetland
National League for Nursing
No full textThe National League for Nursing is committed to providing a range of teaching resources for those who work with students in nursing and related fields. The resources here are contained within nine areas, including Excellence Model, Hallmarks of Excellence, and Faculty Toolkits. The Hallmarks of Excellence area contains a detailed list of indicators that can help nursing faculty members learn more about the key elements of any effective nursing program. The Living Documents section includes a range of commentaries on timely topics, such as diversity in nursing education and the care of older adults. The site's Living Documents area features a series of occasional papers that comment on the future of nursing education. The titles here include "A Vision for Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Education" and "Caring for Older Adults."
Molecule Polarity
No full textThe PhET project at the University of Colorado creates "fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena." This particular one deals with molecular polarity. When is a molecule polar? Change the electronegativity of atoms in a molecule to see how it affects polarity. This simulation will allow visitors to see how molecules behave in an electric field, and change the bond angle to see how shape affects polarity for real molecules in 3D. The simulation is also paired with teaching tips and user-contirubed Teaching Ideas, lessons using the simulation in context, that can be found near the bottom of the page. The simulation is also available in multiple languages
Introduction to Alternative and Renewable Energy: Energy Storage
No full textThis module is intended for use in a college-level introductory course in alternative and renewable energy. The document covers energy storage challenges. Some of the information includes details on ultracapacitors, flywheels, battery storage and other related technologies. Each technology is described in depth and useful graphics are included to illustrate the material. This module may be downloaded in PDF file format
FOA Lecture 4: Fiber Optic Cables
No full textThis is the 4th lecture on fiber optics by Jim Hayes, president of the Fiber Optic Association. This lecture covers fiber optic cables. Cables are used to protect the fibers in the installation environment, outdoors or indoors. In this lecture, Hayes covers the requirements of cables for various applications and the types of cables typically used. Running time for the lecture is 10:15. Flash is required to view the video
FOA Lecture 9: Fiber Optic Network Design, Part 1
No full textThis is the 9th lecture in the FOA series on fiber optics. This lecture introduces the process of designing a fiber optic network and talks about what is involved in designing a fiber optic network. Running time for the lecture is 8:18. Flash is required to view the video