Course Topics
-
Evidence of Climate Change, Causes and Contributors, Consequences
-
Electricity as a possible solution to combat climate change
-
Energy from Conventional Fossil Fuel Sources
-
Nuclear Power
-
Hydroelectric Systems
-
Wind Energy: On-Land and Offshore
-
Solar Energy: Residential PV, Community Solar, and Utility-Scale
-
Basics of Electric Power, the Grid, and Grid Stability
-
Need for Storage
-
Transportation Electrification
-
Conservation through LED Lighting
-
Efficiency Improvements in Motor-Driven Systems
-
Conservation in Agriculture
-
Air Conditioning in a Hotter World
Course Slides
course content listing
link to lecture slides
Textbook
Reference Texts:
TBD
Labs
Grading Manual (instructors only)