Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership | Illinois

Curtis Shoaf
Associate Professor, Physics, Parkland College

Enterpreneurial course taught by Professor Shoaf

PHY 102, How Things Work: Alternative Energies

Conceptual course for non-science majors exploring everyday phenomena: musical instruments, photography, flight, electricity, bicycles, engines, etc. to examine how they work. This course is linked with Professor Heidi Leuszler's course BIO 104 Environmental Biology that gives students an in-depth look at the issue of sustainability in terms of energy, efficiency, and ecology. Student will explore how the world works through environment-related field trips, discussions, and hands-on activities. Discovering more about fossil fuels and alternative energy, recycling, climate change, and city planning will help students make more informed choices. 

Visit Parkland College's course catalog website for course availability

About Professor Shoaf

• Parkland College Department of Natural Sciences faculty profile
• Parkland College Department of Natural Sciences linked courses

Read more

• "Fellows of an engaging, entrepreneurial mind", Prospectus News (March 2008)
• "Award winning faculty", The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Parkland College