Our quality of life is mainly being driven by the way we exploit and consume energy; which somehow differentiate us from pre-industrial societies. Unfortunately, energy, the largest industry in the world, also turned out to be the biggest polluter on the planet. Therefore it is vital for us to think critically about energy issues, if we want to maintain our lifestyle and not jeopardizing future generations. With that in mind, this multidisciplinary course is designed to provide participants with an overview of energy technologies, fuels and environmental impacts. Topics will be interdisciplinary and will include an introduction to quantitative concepts in energy, including the differences among fuels and energy technologies. This course will use real-world examples while providing insights into technological trends aiming at securing our energy future. The course will feature prominent guest speakers and lectures focusing on current energy related events. In addition to in-class lectures, information will be shared via outside reading assignments, laboratories projects and a research paper focusing on a specific energy topic.
- Teacher: Clifford Louimé