The weekly classes will roughly follow the order and content shown in Course Topics. All readings will be provided online, and should be completed before class.
Grading Project – 30%, Problem sets – 20%, Final – 20%, Midterm – 15%, Participation – 15%
Reading The exact course content and readings will be posted at least 5 days in advance of class. All readings will be provided online, and should be completed before class. Student pairs will be responsible for leading discussion of reading each week. This will be a significant part of class participation. Here are some tips for leading the discussions.
Problem Sets There will be 4-5 problem sets.
Attendance Policy Regular and punctual attendance is required. This policy applies regardless of the grading option you have chosen.
Accommodation Statement If you have a qualifying physical or mental disability, please contact me as soon as possible so that I help make appropriate arrangements to give you full access to the course content and experience.
Academic Integrity Academic honesty is a foundation principle for personal and academic development. All policies regarding academic honesty apply to this course. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating or copying, plagiarism (claiming credit for the words or works of another from any type of source such as print, Internet or electronic database, or failing to cite the source), fabricating information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.
Cell Phones and Technology As a matter of courtesy, please turn off cell phones and other communication and entertainment devices prior to the beginning of class.
Office hours By appointment
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Instructor Christian Casillas's work focuses on building education and energy programs that support people to live more sustainably. His energy expertise derives from living, working, and doing research in countries around the globe, focused on aspects of sustainable energy use. Much of his work over the last decade has focused on understanding how locally sustainable energy systems can complement development goals in rural communities. He has been involved in various aspects of design, testing, and implementation of renewable energy systems and education programs in the United States, Central and South America, India, and Africa.