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Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at [[Humboldt State University]], currently by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]].  See course content and past projects below.
Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at [[Humboldt State University]], currently by instructor [[User:Lonny|Lonny Grafman]].  See course content and past projects below.


== General Idea ==
==Analysis projects==
;Project
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:Projects that allow students to use excel to create dynamic judgments or comparisons of specific technology based upon explicit quantified data.  Critical analysis is based on multiple metrics, such as water, money, energy, carbon, etc.  Future projects could include comparing paper cup use versus ceramic cups, hybrid versus SUV use, CFL versus incandescent, various building materials, etc.
;Client
:Clients are selected by the instructor based upon the clearness of their question and its impact on decisions at the intersection of technology and the environment.  Clients are given preference in the following order (most to least): Local business, non-profit organization, government organization, local group, school organization, citizens.
:Clients understand that the more they work with the students the better their project will be, and make a minimum commitment of four meetings with their team.  Some teams choose to work for themselves.
;Teams
:Students work in teams of four or five.
;Project documentation
:Teams construct a working spreadsheet of their analysis and write:
:*Instructions on how to use their worksheet
:*Justification of values
:*Conclusions based upon their analysis
;Other coursework
:Coursework revolves around dimensional analysis, working with Excel, quantifying information, making back of the envelop calculations based upon known values, and critical thinking about how technology and humans intersect the environment.  Basic knowledge in sciences such as thermodynamics and chemistry will be leveraged to produce practical and prudent answers.


== Potential Projects ==
==Research projects==
===Project(s) with [[CCAT]]===
In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:
*Electrical energy system monitoring, history and analysis
*[[VOCs in plywood]], [[VOCs in fiberglass insulation]], [[VOCs in carpet and carpet pads]], [[Wool insulation]], [[Simple US composting toilets]], [[Cotton insulation]], [[Cellulose insulation]], [[1.6 GPM or less low-flow shower heads]], [[Air source heat pumps that heat water]], [[US natural insulation comparison]], [[Overview of eco-hostels]], [[US eco-hostels]], [[Forest Stewardship Council]], [[Comparison of California logging laws and FSC standards]], [[Natural paints]], [[Environmental Consumer Awareness Technology]], [[Aquaponics]]


===Projects with the [[Redwood Coast Energy Authority]]===
==Small research project 2018==
*Next generation crystalline versus amorphous solar panels
*[[Is it illegal to collect rainwater]]
*Heat pump versus solar thermal heating
*[[LED]] vs Induction street lights (compared against [[HPS]])
*Keep old windows versus installing new energy efficient windows


===Project(s) with [http://greenwaypartners.net/ GreenWay Partners]===
;Zane Middle School
*Daylighting versus energy efficient electric lighting
*[[Zane Middle School permeable concrete 3]]
*[[Zane Middle School solar robot station 2]]
*[[Zane Middle School compost]]
*[[Zane Middle School recyclable cleaning station]]


===Project(s) with other local businesses===
;Jefferson Community Center
*Comparison of building materials
*General Description at [[Jefferson Community Center]]
*[[Jefferson Community Center native landscaping 2017]]
*[[Jefferson Community Center native pollinators landscape]]


===Project(s) with local professors===
;Cooperation Humboldt
*apple in February
*[[Cooperation Humboldt home lawn to community garden conversion]]
*[[Cooperation Humboldt potato tower]]


===Other or no clients===
*[[Loleta Elementary rainwater]]
*Hummer versus Prius
 
*Paper plates versus washing plates
;[[Potawot]]
*Keep 1988 Dodge and drive into ground versus Prius
*Pick some of the projects... at least 3 projects per team of two
*Buy a book from Amazon.com or drive to Big Box Bookstore
 
*Paper versus Plastic
;[[Sanctuary Arcata]]
*Toilet paper versus cleaning by hand
*[[Sanctuary rainwater]]
*Glass bottles versus Plastic bottles
*[[Sanctuary abundant free food kiosk]]
*Incandescent bulbs versus CFL in a heated environment
*[[Sanctuary sink to toilet greywater system]]
 
;CCAT
*[[CCAT solar kiosk]]
*and rainwater?
 
*[[Arcata Farmers Market Lloyd the worm guy]]
 
*[[HSU Fisheries aquaponics]]


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[[Category:Coursework]]
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[[Category:Humboldt State University]]
[[Category:Service learning courses]]

Revision as of 00:40, 7 September 2018

Engineering 308 (Engr 308), Technology and the Environment, is a course taught at Humboldt State University, currently by instructor Lonny Grafman. See course content and past projects below.

Analysis projects

Category:Engr308 Technology and the Environment/Gallery

Research projects

In 2010, we partnered with the Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living and Danco to research and report on the following:

Small research project 2018

Zane Middle School
Jefferson Community Center
Cooperation Humboldt
Potawot
  • Pick some of the projects... at least 3 projects per team of two
Sanctuary Arcata
CCAT

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