ENERGY 73: Energy Policy in California and the West (CEE 263G, POLISCI 73, PUBLPOL 73)
This seminar provides an in-depth analysis of the role of California state agencies and Western energy organizations in driving energy policy development, technology innovation, and market structures, in California, the West and internationally. The course covers three areas: 1) roles and responsibilities of key state agencies and Western energy organizations; 2) current and evolving energy and climate policies; and 3) development of the 21st century electricity system in California and the West. The seminar will also provide students a guideline of what to expect in professional working environment.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 102: Fundamentals of Renewable Power (EARTHSYS 102)
Do you want a much better understanding of renewable power technologies? Did you know that wind and solar are the fastest growing forms of electricity generation? Are you interested in hearing about the most recent, and future, designs for green power? Do you want to understand what limits power extraction from renewable resources and how current designs could be improved? This course dives deep into these and related issues for wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, tidal and wave power technologies. We welcome all student, from non-majors to MBAs and grad students. If you are potentially interested in an energy or environmental related major, this course is particularly useful.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Azevedo, I. (PI)
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Kovscek, A. (PI)
ENERGY 104: Sustainable Energy for 9 Billion (ENERGY 204)
This course explores the global transition to a sustainable global energy system. We will formulate and program simple models for future energy system pathways. We will explore the drivers of global energy demand and carbon emissions, as well as the technologies that can help us meet this demand sustainably. We will consider constraints on the large-scale deployment of technology and difficulties of a transition at large scales and over long time periods. Assignments will focus on building models of key aspects of the energy transition, including global, regional and sectoral energy demand and emissions as well as economics of change. Prerequisites: students should be comfortable with calculus and linear algebra (e.g.
Math 20,
Math 51) and be familiar with computer programming (e.g.
CS106A,
CS106B). We will use the Python programming language to build our models.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Benson, S. (PI)
ENERGY 107A: Understand Energy (CEE 107A, CEE 207A, EARTHSYS 103, ENERGY 207A)
NOTE: This course will be taught in-person on main campus, lectures are recorded and available asynchronously. Energy is the number one contributor to climate change and has significant consequences for our society, political system, economy, and environment. Energy is also a fundamental driver of human development and opportunity. In taking this course, students will not only understand the fundamentals of each energy resource - including significance and potential, conversion processes and technologies, drivers and barriers, policy and regulation, and social, economic, and environmental impacts - students will also be able to put this in the context of the broader energy system. Both depletable and renewable energy resources are covered, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, biomass and biofuel, hydroelectric, wind, solar thermal and photovoltaics (PV), geothermal, and ocean energy, with cross-cutting topics including electricity, storage, climate change and greenhouse gas emiss
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NOTE: This course will be taught in-person on main campus, lectures are recorded and available asynchronously. Energy is the number one contributor to climate change and has significant consequences for our society, political system, economy, and environment. Energy is also a fundamental driver of human development and opportunity. In taking this course, students will not only understand the fundamentals of each energy resource - including significance and potential, conversion processes and technologies, drivers and barriers, policy and regulation, and social, economic, and environmental impacts - students will also be able to put this in the context of the broader energy system. Both depletable and renewable energy resources are covered, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, biomass and biofuel, hydroelectric, wind, solar thermal and photovoltaics (PV), geothermal, and ocean energy, with cross-cutting topics including electricity, storage, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), sustainability, green buildings, energy efficiency, transportation, and the developing world. The 4 unit course includes lecture and in-class discussion, readings and videos, homework assignments, one on-campus field trip during lecture time and two off-campus field trips with brief report assignments. Off-campus field trips to wind farms, solar farms, nuclear power plants, natural gas power plants, hydroelectric dams, etc. Enroll for 5 units to also attend the Workshop, an interactive discussion section on cross-cutting topics that meets once per week for 80 minutes (Mondays, 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM). Open to all: pre-majors and majors, with any background! Website:
https://understand-energy-course.stanford.edu/
CEE 107S/207S Understand Energy: Essentials is a shorter (3 unit) version of this course, offered summer quarter. Students should not take both for credit. Prerequisites: Algebra.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Gragg, D. (PI)
;
Stasio, K. (PI)
;
Woodward, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Gragg, D. (PI)
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Stasio, K. (PI)
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Woodward, J. (PI)
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Lyu, L. (TA)
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Riemersma, D. (TA)
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Storch, M. (TA)
ENERGY 108X: Explore Energy Seminar: Propel (CEE 108X, CEE 208X, ENERGY 208X)
The Explore Energy Seminar series is a weekly residential education experience hosted by the Explore Energy House engaging current topics that affect the pace of energy transitions at multiple scales. The course features on-ramps to pursue wide ranging interests in energy solutions, climate action, environmental justice, international development, and entrepreneurship. Join in any week for a highlight reel of hot topics in rapid energy transitions curated by leading residents and the experts they host. Consistent with Stanford's interest in fostering community and inclusion, this course will facilitate new connections through cross-house dialogues among residents in Stanford's theme houses with intersecting interests. Stanford alumni with a range of disciplinary backgrounds will be among the presenters each quarter, supporting exploration of both educational and career development paths. This class sequence is different every year.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 110: Engineering Economics
The success of energy projects and companies is judged by technical, economic, financial, and environmental and human impact criteria. This course will introduce concepts of engineering economy, e.g., time value of money, life cycle costs and financial metrics, and explore their application to the business of energy. We will use case studies, business school cases and industry guest lecturers. Examples from the hydrocarbon businesses that dominate energy today and the growing renewable energy sector will provide the framework for the analysis of both conventional and renewable energy.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Pande, K. (PI)
;
Xia, S. (TA)
ENERGY 141: Seismic Reservoir Characterization (ENERGY 241, GEOPHYS 241A)
(Same as GP241) Practical methods for quantitative characterization and uncertainty assessment of subsurface reservoir models integrating well-log and seismic data. Multidisciplinary combination of rock-physics, seismic attributes, sedimentological information and spatial statistical modeling techniques. Student teams build reservoir models using limited well data and seismic attributes typically available in practice, comparing alternative approaches. Software provided (SGEMS, Petrel, Matlab). Offered every other year.Recommended: ERE240/260, or GP222/223, or GP260/262 or
GES253/257; ERE246, GP112
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Mukerji, T. (PI)
;
Vashisth, D. (TA)
ENERGY 155: Undergraduate Report on Energy Industry Training
On-the-job practical training under the guidance of on-site supervisors. Required report detailing work activities, problems, assignments and key results. Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Battiato, I. (PI)
;
Benson, S. (PI)
;
Brandt, A. (PI)
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Instructors:
Battiato, I. (PI)
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Benson, S. (PI)
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Brandt, A. (PI)
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Durlofsky, L. (PI)
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Horne, R. (PI)
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Kovscek, A. (PI)
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Mukerji, T. (PI)
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Tartakovsky, D. (PI)
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Tchelepi, H. (PI)
ENERGY 160: Uncertainty Quantification in Data-Centric Simulations (ENERGY 260)
This course provides a brief survey of mathematical methods for uncertainty quantification. It highlights various issues, techniques and practical tools available for modeling uncertainty in quantitative models of complex dynamic systems. Specific topics include basic concepts in probability and statistics, spatial statistics (geostatistics and machine learning), Monte Carlo simulations, global and local sensitivity analyses, surrogate models, and computational alternatives to Monte Carlo simulations (e.g., quasi-MC, moment equations, the method of distributions, polynomial chaos expansions). Prerequisites: algebra (
CME 104 or equivalent), introductory statistics course (
CME 106 or equivalent).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Tartakovsky, D. (PI)
ENERGY 177B: Engineering and Sustainable Development: Implementation (ENERGY 277B)
The second of a two-quarter, project-based course sequence that address cultural, political, organizational, technical and business issues at the heart of implementing sustainable engineering projects in the developing world. Students work in interdisciplinary project teams to tackle real-world design challenges in partnership with social entrepreneurs and/or NGOs. This quarter focuses on implementation, evaluation, and deployment of the designs developed in the winter quarter. Designated a Cardinal Course by the Haas Center for Public Service.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
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