The objective of this course is to introduce students to fuel related issues, including the technological aspects of fuels characterization, preparation, and utilization. The web will be used to make available the majority of the in-class material. Students are advised to read and evaluate the subject matter for each class prior to attending class, as in class participation will be required. Additionally, several books and technical papers have been placed on reserve at the EMS library. Students are expected to supplement the in-class material with additional reading .
Homework is due at the beginning of class on the assigned day .
No late homework will be accepted . In the event of an excused absence the final grade is dependent on the number of actual tests taken. The grade for a missed homework or examination without an excused absence is zero . A high degree of professionalism is expected at all times. Reading a newspaper, eating lunch, wearing baseball hats in class, arriving late, leaving early etc. are activities that are discouraged.