Sustainable Energy Systems

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Course Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Security Studies, Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development, Master of Arts in Sustainability, and Master of Science in Marine Science.

This course examines energy systems, including resource estimation, environmental effects, and economics. The current mix of energy sources and technologies is examined along with sustainable options, with an emphasis on quantitative analysis based on scientific principles (thermodynamics and kinetics). Sustainable energy options examined include nuclear energy, biofuels, hydropower, ocean, geothermal, wind, and solar energy.

Credit: 3