Renewable Energy Technology

Prereuisite: None

Course Description: RET takes an in-depth look at the world of energy technology and current research relating to the energy crisis by connecting science to the global energy crisis. We will take a look at how energy scientists combine today’s technology with the knowledge of the research community in order to offer suggestions for the global energy crisis. We cover topics such as basic chemistry, Newton’s laws, and energy forms but will also examine current alternative energy types such as biofuels, geothermal, solar, and wind. The course material will be reinforced by class activities, projects, and laboratory exercises. This course is an inquiry, lab-based, hands-on course that will explore both what the global energy crisis is and are possible solutions. You will explore global problems and offer solutions.