printer friendly pageCEE 207A: Understanding Energy (CEE 107A, EARTHSYS 103)
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 course is 4 units, which includes lecture and in-class discussion, readings and videos, assignments, and two off-site field trips. Field trip offerings differ each fall (see syllabus for updated list), but may include Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, Shasta dam, Tesla Gigafactory, NextEra wind farm, San Ardo oil field, Geyser¿s geothermal power plants, etc. Students choose two field trips from approximately 8 that are offered. 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 (timing TBD). The 3-unit option requires instructor approval - please contact Diana Gragg. Open to all: pre-majors and majors, with any background! Website:
http://web.stanford.edu/class/cee207a/
CEE 107S/207S Understanding 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
CEE 224A: Design and Operation of Integrated Infrastructure Systems
In the next decade, countries will spend trillions of dollars on built infrastructure, the effect of which is to preserve our isolated infrastructure systems status quo. Regulatory bodies like Public Utility Commissions (PUC) have unintentionally institutionalized this effect, with sometimes disastrous results, when in fact these isolated systems interact in ways that create new opportunities and new challenges. Infrastructure can be made more flexible and resilient but only when we know how to design, interconnect, and operate urban systems as an integrated whole, and when quality of life is the explicit motivation. These systems include Energy, Transportation, Communication, Water, Air, Green Space and Geophysical systems.nnThis class will introduce the basics of current infrastructure systems and explore in greater depth how these systems can be integrated in design and in operations. During the first half of the quarter, class lectures and guest speakers will develop the principles of infrastructure design and operations. The focus of the second half of the quarter will be directed student research to explore in greater detail the integration of two or more infrastructure systems, concluding with a written paper and class presentation.nnAt the end of this course students will have a framework for understanding integrated infrastructure design from multiple engineering and civic perspectives. Specific topics will be: n- Boundaries and boundary conditions between Built Urban Infrastructure Systems and Natural Urban infrastructure Systems n- Materials and Energy Flows between Built and Natural Urban Systemsn- Quantifying and Normalizing Urban Materials and Energy Flowsn- Basis of physical control of Infrastructure Systemsn- Basis of legal and economic control of Infrastructure systemsn- Metrics to evaluate single system and integrated system performancenStudents must submit an application for admission to this course:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxTP9MWxbOMJOYXOA3kK1ZWAPJHCkptxaXfGQ80o0Nz7d6cA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 3-5
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Instructors:
Bardhan, R. (PI)
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Barton, J. (PI)
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Beaubois, T. (PI)
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Bardhan, R. (PI)
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Barton, J. (PI)
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Beaubois, T. (PI)
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Blake, C. (PI)
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Criddle, C. (PI)
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Fischer, M. (PI)
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Freyberg, D. (PI)
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Jacobson, B. (PI)
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Katz, G. (PI)
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Kiremidjian, A. (PI)
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Krawinkler, H. (PI)
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Kunz, J. (PI)
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Lepech, M. (PI)
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Levitt, R. (PI)
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Lin, M. (PI)
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Luthy, R. (PI)
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Orr, R. (PI)
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Ouyang, D. (PI)
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Schwegler, B. (PI)
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Walters, P. (PI)
CEE 224X: Shaping the Future of the Bay Area (CEE 124X)
Note to students: please be advised that the course number for this course has been changed to:
CEE 218X, which is offered Autumn 2019-20. If you are interested in taking this course, please enroll in
CEE 218X instead for Autumn 2019-20.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
CEE 226E: Advanced Topics in Integrated, Energy-Efficient Building Design
This class explores innovative methods for designing, developing, and financing high performance low carbon buildings. At this pivotal moment, as building codes in California and around the world move towards decarbonization and all electric buildings, this class will perfectly position students to enter the field of the built environment with the ideal tools and knowledge to tackle the quickly changing industry. Students will learn best practices to reduce energy and integrate solar PV generation and energy storage in commercial buildings in pursuit of Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Carbon buildings. The class is taught by Peter Rumsey, a widely recognized global leader in energy efficiency and sustainable building design, who has directed the design of 20 LEED Platinum Certified, 3 Living Building Challenge and 22 Net Zero projects worldwide. Lectures also include presentations and panels featuring several other foremost experts and practitioners in the field of green buildings. Optional site visits to local innovative Net Zero Energy and LEED buildings provide context to support lectures.
CEE 176A and
CEE 156/256 or similar courses are recommended prerequisites but not required. All students are expected to participate in a group-based, term project focused on the design and development of a Net Zero Energy building.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-3
Instructors:
Rumsey, P. (PI)
CEE 227: Global Project Finance
Public and private sources of finance for large, complex, capital-intensive projects in developed and developing countries. Benefits and disadvantages, major participants, risk sharing, and challenges of project finance in emerging markets. Financial, economic, political, cultural, and technological elements that affect project structures, processes, and outcomes. Case studies. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Bennon, M. (PI)
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Casady, C. (TA)
CEE 241A: Infrastructure Project Development (CEE 141A)
Infrastructure is critical to the economy, global competitiveness and quality of life. Topics include energy, transportation, water, public facilities, and communications sectors. Analysis of the condition of the nation's infrastructure and how projects are planned and financed. Focus is on public works in the U.S. The role of public and private sectors through a step-by-step study of the project development process. Case studies of real infrastructure projects. Industry guest speakers. Student teams prepare project environmental impact statements.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Moscovich, J. (PI)
CEE 241B: Infrastructure Project Delivery (CEE 141B)
Infrastructure is critical to the economy, global competitiveness and quality of life. Topics include energy, transportation, water, public facilities ,and communications sectors. Analysis of how projects are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained. Focus is on public works projects in the U.S. Alternative project delivery approaches and organizational strategies. Case studies of real infrastructure projects. Industry guest speakers. Student teams prepare finance/design/build/operate/maintain project proposals.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Sedar, B. (PI)
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Gowda, S. (TA)
CEE 241C: Global Infrastructure Projects Seminar (CEE 141C)
Nine current global infrastructure projects presented by top project executives or company leaders from industry. Water, transportation, energy and communication projects are featured. Course provides comparisons of project development, win and delivery approaches for mega-projects around the world. Alternative project delivery methods, the role of public and private sector, different project management and construction strategies, and lessons learned. The course also includes field trips to local mega-projects. Grade (one unit) is based on attending all 9 lectures and at least 2 field trips.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Sedar, B. (PI)
CEE 255: Introduction to Sensing Networks for CEE (CEE 155)
Introduce the design and implementation of sensor networks for monitoring the built and natural environment. Emphasis on the integration of modern sensor and communication technologies, signal processing and statistical models for network data analysis and interpretation to create practical deployments to enable sustainable systems, in areas such as energy, weather, transportation and buildings. Students will be involved in a practical project that may involve deploying a small sensor system, data models and analysis and signal processing. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
CEE 256: Building Systems Design & Analysis (CEE 156)
HVAC, lighting, and envelope systems for commercial and institutional buildings, with a focus on energy efficient design. Knowledge and skills required in the development of low-energy buildings that provide high quality environment for occupants.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Jain, R. (PI)
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Kolderup, E. (PI)
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