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  DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS

Dr. Ted Thiede
Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics

 

 

IDC 399: Alternative Energy Seminar
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CATALOG
DESCRIPTION:

This course is an inquiry into current issues in the field of energy. Students will learn the scientific advantages and technical limitations of conventional and alternative energy sources. They will apply this knowledge by engaging in discussions concerning global environmental, climate, economic, and political implications of energy use. Students will also critically examine their own use of energy.

 

ASSIGNMENTS:
  1. Participation/ Homework(75% of grade)
  2. Student presentation/poster   (25% of grade)

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Those enrolled in the course should access the MSU Blackboard site frequently

 

TOPICS:

A.       Fossil fuel technical considerations and resource limitations

B.       Geo-political considerations in energy use

C.       Global warming

D.       Nuclear power and environmental issues

 

E.   Alternative energy for commercial power

F.   Alternative energy for transportation

G.  Energy audits and conservation

H.  Persuasive student presentations  

 

 

 

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