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Wayland Baptist University
Plainview Campus
School of Mathematics and Sciences
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and
humankind.
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: ENVS 3304-PL01; Alternative Energy Technologies
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Provides a survey of alternative technologies for using wind, solar, and biofuels as energy
sources. Includes hands-on experience in the design, partial assembly, and operation of home-scale energy systems, including
wind turbines, solar panels, and photovoltaics. This course will be offered only at the Plainview Campus.
PREREQUISITE: ENVS 3301 or ENVS 3401; or BIOL 1402, or GEOL 1402, or CHEM 1402, or MATH 2306 (for math
majors or pre-engineering students only); or school approval.
TEXTBOOK: Wright, R. and D. Boorse 2013. Environmental Science 12th edition. Prentice Hall
*See approved textbook list.
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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
An absence will be recorded when a student fails to attend class or fails to return after an allowed break during an extended
class session. Students missing more than 25% of scheduled classes for any reason may be assigned a failing grade for the
course. The instructor is NOT obligated to allow students to make up assignments given on dates when a student has an
unexcused absence, or to accept assignments handed in late because of an unexcused absence. Students are advised to inform
the instructor of ANY planned absence and to contact the instructor as soon as possible regarding an unplanned absence.
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero
tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of
academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that
no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as
the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 2913765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations. Students should inform the
instructor of existing disabilities the first class meeting.
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NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIVERSITY POLICY, STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ASK
FOR, NOR CAN BE GIVEN THE FINAL EXAM FOR A COURSE PRIOR TO THE PUBLISHED DATE. THE
ONLY EXCEPTIONS ARE MADE FOR GRADUATING SENIORS.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student
who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate
grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic
Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are
limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any
recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty
Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may
instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE:
The attached class schedule is subject to modification by the instructor. Actual exam dates may change. These changes will
be announced in class to give students sufficient opportunity to adjust their schedules accordingly.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: optional
Revised 03/18/15