MSCI 110 - Introduction to Renewable Energy for Scientists and Engineers

The effort to find safe and clean sources of renewable energy is one of the greatest scientific challenges facing the next generation. In this course students will explore renewable energy technology and learn about the science underlying biofuels, wind, and wave power, nuclear power and solar cells. Students will create biodiesel fuel in the laboratory and construct their own solar cell devices. Field trips to local energy companies will provide real world examples of energy infrastructure. Students will work in small groups to research a focus area of renewable energy, and at the end of the course give group presentations to communicate their findings. S/U grading.

Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U