ELTR 1503 Survey of Renewable Energy
This course examines the rapidly spreading use of renewable energy technology through exploration of environmental and energy sustainability, current social and technological issues. Scientific concepts of inertia, force, power, energy, solar astronomy and the basic laws of thermodynamics will be explored and explained. An examination of energy conservation, energy conversion-efficiency, and common renewable energy sources such as Solar-Thermal; Solar-Photovoltaic; Wind Energy; Hydro-Power will be discussed. Other topics such as alternative means of space heating, water heating, and alternative transportation technologies will be included.
Distribution
Electrical Technology
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0
Fees
0