USNA 270 - Alternative Energy Sources

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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Alternative energy sources are needed, because of limited fossil fuel resources, increased demand, and environmental impacts. This course will deal with the issues of alternative energy sources. Various sources such as solar (thermal and photovoltaic), hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, ocean thermal, wave, tidal and geothermal energy, as well as energy from biomass will be discussed in order to determine what is practical on a large scale, as well as on the scale of the individual homeowner. We will pay attention to the efficiency of each alternative energy source as well as what limitations exist in terms of extracting useable energy. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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