OSUN Themes: Democratic Practice; Global Justice; Sustainability and Climate
Energy in the 21st Century. Enrollment at capacity/applications CLOSED.
Term: June 10, 2024 – July 4, 2024Level: 200-Level
Day/Time: Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Instructor: Jennifer Cole, American University of Afghanistan
Fossil fuels provide most global of energy needs, and they are finite and polluting. Non-polluting renewable energy sources are sustainable replacements. This course covers the benefits and drawbacks of fossil fuels, as well as the hurdles to implementing: hydro-, wave-power, biomass, solar, geothermal, wind, hydrogen and nuclear. Science, technology, policy, and societal concerns will be integrated, as well as “smart” use of energy, storage, transportation, and housing.
Credits: 4 US / 8 ECTS