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August 29th, 2010
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Summary
Basic principles and history of alternative energy sources. Alternative energy sources highlighted include solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, hydropower and geothermal. Emphasis on local power facilities utilizing alternative energy sources.
L+L 2 credits 2 periods
Prerequisites: none.
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Course Outline
| Week #1 (8/25) |
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| OnLine Assignment #1: Solar Photovoltaic |
Posted: 8/25 Due: 9/1 |
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| Week #2 (9/1) |
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| OnLine Assignment #2: Solar Thermal Activity |
Posted:9/1 Due: 9/8 |
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| Week #3 (9/8) |
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| OnLine Assignment #3: Wind Energy Activity |
Posted: 9/8 |
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| Week #4 (9/15) |
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| Week #5 (9/22) |
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| OnLine Assignment #5: Hydro Power Activity |
Posted: 9/22 Due: 9/29 |
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| Week #6 (9/29) |
Class Activity: * Geothermal * Biofuels |
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| OnLine Assignment #6: Geothermal Activity |
Posted:9/29 Due: 10/6 |
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| Week #7 (10/6) |
Class Activity:* Global Warming* Solar Energy: lesson learned from Germany * Guideline for Final Presentation |
Final Presentation due in class
10/13 |
| Week #8 (10/13) |
* Class Summary * Final Presentations |
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