BIS 1336 - Renewable Energy:A Local Understanding of Global Resources

Institution:

California Institute of Integral Studies

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Description:

Every day we see the sun and feel the wind, and we hear that these resources could someday supply energy for our homes and businesses. Through experiential exercises and field trips, this course focuses on the basic principles of renewable energy technologies and our relationship with the emerging market of solar, wind, geothermal, and wave energy. We will also examine the social and political factors connected to these technologies, and look at the prospects of creating local energy supplies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ciis.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 575-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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