The following resources are tagged with the keyword Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy:

Journaling: An Assessment Tool for Student Engagement Experiences

students in a greenhouse listening to a farmer talk

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Education reformer John Dewey said it best: “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” This workbook is centered on the idea that experiential learning and time dedicated to guided analysis and reflection are what help students benefit most thoroughly from the experiences they’ve had. Grounded in the cyclical process of Inquiry-Based Learning, the workbook provides students with a structured approach to processing and communicating the meaning of their experiences and thereby producing a valuable assessment of learning. A true workbook, this tool aims to help instructors formulate effective journal prompts and an appropriate process for reflective work related to almost any experiential learning occurrence.

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Oil: International Evolution

Oil: International Evolution

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Have you purchased gasoline and wondered at the price changes? Or worn your polyester jacket and wondered how it kept you warm, or been thankful your phone didn't break when you dropped it? These are just some benefits the petroleum industry brings to our world. Other aspects to the global world market involve natural disasters, wars, rumors of wars, national security, and consumer demand. Learn about oil production and how nations respond as EGEE 120 gives you a foundation of how industry interacts with you, governments, transportation, politics, and the world. You will become a more informed citizen, able to support your opinion about oil and the environment. As John McCain said, "Whoever controls oil controls much more than oil." Learn more

Orientation to Energy and Sustainability Policy

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EMSC 302 provides an orientation of the Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESP) degree program, preparing students for further study in the five program learning outcome areas: energy industry knowledge, global perspective, analytical skills, communication skills, and sustainability ethics. It also provides an introduction to the basic skills necessary to be successful in higher-ed online learning, including communication and library skills. Learn more