Energy: Chemical Transformations for Production, Storage, and Use
Description
Chemical transformations research provides an opportune platform for discovering the entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges of energy supply and consumption. This course will be an introduction to the challenges and opportunities of energy supply and consumption. Real world applications and comprehensive analysis of energy production systems with emphasis on technology and economics is discussed.
Through exposure to unbiased inquiry of energy production alternatives you will have the tools needed to move forward and examine the composite of future large energy production systems.
All students participate in a course project.
Prerequisites
High school chemistry or equivalent
Topics include
- Energy fundamentals
- Historical energy perspectives
- Solar thermal systems
- Biofuels
- Photovoltaics
- Electrochemical devices (batteries and fuel cells)
Course Availability
The course schedule is displayed for planning purposes – courses can be modified, changed, or cancelled. Course availability will be considered finalized on the first day of open enrollment. For quarterly enrollment dates, please refer to our graduate education section.
