STS 282 - Renewable Energy

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

(Same as ENST 282 and PHYS 282) This course is an introduction to renewable energy and its related technologies. In particular, we survey renewable energy-related science and engineering that form the basis for the applications of energy sources such as solar and wind energy, energy storage, etc. For example, we define energy and discuss how it is quantified and measured. We also discuss the basics of electrical circuits to understand electrical grids and transformer stations.

Mathematical concepts are elementary to dive into topics like energy efficiency. This leads to explorations of possible new energy sources, such as biochemical options. Jenny Magnes.

Prerequisite(s): Either 100-level physics or 100-level Environmental Studies or 100-level Science, Technology and Society course.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS