printer friendly pageCEE 207A: Energy Resources (CEE 173A, EARTHSYS 103)
Comprehensive overview of fossil and renewable energy resources and energy efficiency. Topics covered for each resource: resource abundance, location, recovery, conversion, consumption, end-uses, environmental impacts, economics, policy, and technology. Applied lectures in specific energy sectors: buildings, transportation, the electricity industry, and energy in the developing world. Required field trips to local energy facilities. Optional discussion section for extra unit.
CEE 173 is offered for 4-5 units; ES 103 is offered for 4-5 units;
CEE 207A is offered for 3-5 units: instructor approval required for 3-unit option.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Knapp, K. (PI)
;
Woodward, J. (PI)
CEE 207S: Energy Resources: Fuels and Tools (CEE 107S)
Energy is a vital part of our daily lives. This course examines where that energy comes from, and the advantages and disadvantages across different fuels. Contextual analysis of energy decisions for transportation and electricity generation around the world. Energy resources covered include oil, biomass, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: Algebra. Note: may not be taken by students who have completed
CEE 173A,
CEE 207 or
EARTHSYS 103.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Grubert, E. (PI)
;
Knapp, K. (PI)
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