Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Faculty - Weeks 9 -16
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Format
Asynchronous Online: Learning takes place online and asynchronously within a course site, typically hosted in a learning management system (LMS).
Course Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
You will use the following text for the second part of the course.
- Hazardous Wastes: Assessment and Remediation, 2nd Edition
- Watts, Teel, and Gardner
- ISBN: 1119634067
- ISBN-13: 978-1119634065
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Apply fundamental science to develop solutions for energy and environmental problems
- Quantify the performance of new technologies from a sustainability perspective
- Apply systems thinking to address the challenges related to sustainability
- Propose practical solutions to technological problems in energy and materials management and to develop sustainable solutions for long term goals
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Alignment
| CLO | Description | PLO |
|---|---|---|
| A | Become familiar with fundamental chemical, physical and material science principles governing modern sustainable separation | 1, 2, 3 |
| B | Select, for any possible separation, the most appropriate membrane separation process and evaluate its efficiency | 2, 3, 4 |
| C | Communicate effectively and persuasively, using the appropriate technical language, on membrane science | 2, 3 |
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points/Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Work | Discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc. assigned during the weekly modules. | 50% |
| Exams | The midterm and the final exam. | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Quizzes
Quizzes will cover the information in the module in which they are located.
Exams
There will be two comprehensive exams--the midterm and the final exam. The midterm will cover the content in Weeks 1-8, and the final exam will cover content in Weeks 9-16.
Course Policies
Communication
If you need to contact me throughout the course duration, please email me.
I expect that throughout our 16 weeks together all participants will exhibit respectful behavior in our communications and time together (virtual and in-person).
Ways I expect participants to show respect:
- Use the hand raise function in zoom to gain the floor
- Join tutorials and any meetings on-time.
- Communicate to me and our group if unexpected adversities arise. We can't actually plan everything, and we all need a little grace every now and then. However, if you don't communicate and speak up when 'things come up', no one can help you.
- When addressing others, it is expected that there will be no name calling, and no use of profanity in the learning environment.
Follow general netiquette guidelines in all interactions in the course. You can find more information on netiquette here.
Feedback
Students will recieve feedback on homework and exams. If any additional feedback is needed or if there are questions about feedback, please make an appointment to visit with me during office hours or reach out via email.
Late Policy
All work must be submitted by the due date. If there is a medical reason you cannot submit something on time and you can provide documentation, please contact me to discuss submitting work late.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found or prompted from generative AI) by the student, except where words written by someone (or something) else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's (or generative AI) words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
Proven cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the university.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries. You may also visit the website for Academic Integrity at OU for more information.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
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