Course Form (revised 5/1/12)
(Instructions: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/courseform_instructionsX.aspx)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Applied Computing &
Prefix and Course # NRG 299
Electronics/Energy
Technology
Course Title
Energy Technology Capstone
Please check one or more
X New course  Delete course
of the following:
Course Changes
 Course Title  Description  Learning Outcomes
 Prerequisites  Cross-listing  Other
 Credits
from _________ to________
 Number / Level from _________ to________
 Repeatability
from _________ to________
Justification / explanation (required for ALL proposals) For new courses please provide rationale for why
the course is needed, how it fits with exiting curriculum and whether there are curricular adjustments.
This course is part of a restructuring of the Energy Technology curriculum. It is designed to give students an
intensive hands-on learning experience and to expose them to team building exercises, fund raising,
machining, modeling, and report writing. It also represents “Partnering for Student Success,” “Education for
the Global Century” and “Dynamic Learning Environment.”
Has the Department gone through common course Review?
 Yes  No X In process
II. Syllabus/Assessment Information Required for new courses, learning outcome changes and
course change from U to UG.
Important: please spell out learning goals and learning outcomes clearly in the syllabus.
Learning Goals are a list of what students should know, understand, or be able to do at the end of
the course, including essential information and knowledge or skills relevant to the subject area.
Learning Outcomes are measures of performance or behavior that indicate, to the teacher and the
students, that students understand the material, and what criteria differentiates among different
levels of understanding. Attach syllabus at the end of the document.
III. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor:
Bradley Layton
9/14/12
Phone/ email :
x7865
Program Chair(s)/Director:
Thomas
Gallagher
Lynn Stocking
Dean(s):
Approve
bradley.layton
@umontana.edu
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
All other affected programs:
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Are other departments/programs affected by this
modification because of
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
Signatory Comments (required for disapproval):
Please obtain signature(s) from the
Chair/Director of any such department/ program
(above) before submission
IV: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
YES
NO
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
X
course is interdisciplinary. (http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. The course number may be changed
at the system level.
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) Energy Technology Capstone
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
U 299 Energy Technology Capstone 3 cr. Offered spring and autumn. Students participate in an energy
technology design, build, testing, and competition. Previous examples include participation in the Shell
EcoMarathon and the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Human Powered Vehicle Challenge.
This course is very time intensive and will require meetings outside of regularly scheduled class times. Travel
to competition is strongly encouraged, but not required. This course is repeatable.
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convened courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by
Administration and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific
conditions according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf .
Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
$100
Justification: This fee will be used to offset materials and travel fees.
V. Change an Existing Course
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
NO
X
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether the change will eliminate the common course status.
5. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
YES
YES NO
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference procedure 301.30:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
Have you reviewed the graduate
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
(syllabus must be attached)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Is there a fee associated with the course?
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
Energy Technology 299, Energy Technology Capstone
Instructor:
 Bradley E. Layton, Assistant Professor,
Department Applied Computing and
Electronics
Class Dates & Location: Spring and
Autumn with a culmination in a national or
international competition. It is taught faceto-face. Course materials are also available
via Moodle (http://courseware.umt.edu).
Contact Information:
Phone: 406.243.7865
Email: bradley.layton@umontana.edu
Office Hours: By appointment on campus or
via phone or email.
Tech Support:
UMOnline: 406.243.6367; coursewaresupport@umontana.edu; or
http://umonline.umt.edu
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student will:
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Design, build and test an energy-technology related device
Present their device to the instructor
Provide sufficient documentation on the design, build, and testing to enable repeatability
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge:
Instructor permission
Relevance: This course has relevance to any student hoping to better understand the intimate relationship
between energy technology and various financial mechanisms used to fund them.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Learning Unit
Introduction – Understand the importance of
energy in our current technological society.
Design Report – Submit report per competition
requirements.
Finance – Produce and implement plan for fund
raising
Machining – Build vehicle/technology per CAD
drawings
Testing – Field test vehicle/technology
Competition performance – Compete in national
or international competition.
Modeling – Manipulate relevant energy analysis
software programs
Applications – Review past projects from
Energy Technology students.
Assessment Methods
Interaction with Instructor and Teammates
Feedback from review committee
Actual cash flow.
Field testing of vehicle/technology
1-2 week test prior to competition
Placement in competition
Submit example case studies
Review and discuss outcomes from
previous projects, solar car, human power,
wind projects, etc.
Participation Expectations as well as Discussion and Assignment Due Dates: The outcomes of this
course are primarily determined by specific completion rules. For more information see
http://www.shell.com/home/content/ecomarathon/ and http://www.asme.org/events/competitions/humanpowered-vehicle-challenge-%28hpvc%29 .
Grading Scale: Your grade is based on the overall outcome of the design, self assessment and peer
assessment
100 – 90
90 – 80
80 - 70
70 – 60
60 or less
A
B
C
D
F
Course Text Materials: None.
Optional
Wilson Bicycling Science
Shigley, Engineering Design
Conduct Code: Please be familiar with the UM Student Conduct Code. It outlines the rights and
responsibilities of students at The University of Montana. Being a student at UM presupposes a
commitment to the principles and policies embodied in the code. The Student Conduct Code can be found
on the Vice President for Student Affairs web site at http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student_conduct.php.
Course Accommodations (DSS): Students with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodations in
this course. To request course modifications, please contact me as soon as possible. I will work with
Disability Services in the accommodation process. For more information, visit the Disability Services
website at http://life.umt.edu/dss or call 406.243.2243 (Voice/Text).
Technical Requirements: Content in the Learning Units includes PDF files and external links. If you
don’t have the needed application on your computer hard drive, you can download plug-ins from the
UMOnline web site at http://umonline.umt.edu/StudentInfo/plugins.htm