REEC 120 Sustainability and Renewable Energy - Summer, 2014

REEC 120 is a course in sustainable practices and renewable energy systems with an emphasis on global issues. This class is designed for a diverse group of students from Foreign Language, Earth Science, and Technology departments to jointly explore a dynamic topic. The course may be taken in conjunction with a ten-day immersion of culture, earth, and environmental sciences as it applies to sustainable practices and renewable energy systems. Topics include preserving natural resources, cultural awareness of energy needs and consumption patterns, and exploring a unique perspective on our own domestic energy usage. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.
Date:
2013-03-04
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Heartland Community College
Project Name:
IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
energy usage, sustainable concepts, sustinable energy system, renewable energy systems

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)
Occupation:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Environmental Engineers (17-2081)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Natural Resources and Conservation (03)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks, one traditional college semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Assurance Organization:
SkillsCommons Editorial Board
Quality Note:
This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:
Sustainable Energy Systems AAS; 520401

Accessibility

Formal Accessibility Policy:
http://www.heartland.edu/disability/

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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