What will you in the Our Energy Future Course
Understand the fundamentals of energy production and consumption in the 21st century
Analyze the connection between energy systems, environmental impact, and food production
Explore physical and biological energy sources including fossil fuels, solar, wind, nuclear, and biofuels
Evaluate sustainable energy solutions and their role in addressing climate change
Assess the social, political, and economic implications of energy decisions
Program Overview
Module 1: General Course Materials
Duration: ~1 hour
Introduction to course structure and objectives
Overview of resources and instructor information
Module 2: Introduction to Energy
Duration: ~3 hours
Basics of energy consumption and production
Petroleum usage and global energy trends
Relationship between energy use and food systems
Module 3: Physical Energy Sources
Duration: ~4 hours
Overview of wind, solar, and nuclear energy
Introduction to electric vehicles and energy storage
Exploration of smart grid systems
Module 4: Introduction to Biological Energy Sources
Duration: ~36 minutes
Introduction to plant and algae-based energy
Comparison of biological vs. physical energy sources
Module 5: Plant Biofuel
Duration: ~2 hours
Study of corn ethanol, jatropha, and cellulosic ethanol
Technologies and limitations of plant-based fuels
Module 6: Algae Biofuel
Duration: ~2 hours
Examination of algae types used in fuel production
Technologies used in algae cultivation and fuel processing
Module 7: Biofuel Production and Downstream Processing
Duration: ~1 hour
Overview of production techniques and refining methods
Current barriers to large-scale deployment
Module 8: Social Issues, Economics, and Politics
Duration: ~1 hour
Global perspectives on energy policy
Economic and societal impacts of energy systems
Module 9: Climate Change
Duration: ~1 hour
Role of energy consumption in climate change
Importance of transitioning to sustainable sources
Module 10: Final Assessment
Duration: ~1 hour
Final exam to assess understanding of all modules
Get certificate
Job Outlook
Environmental Scientists: Gain critical understanding of sustainable energy solutions
Policy Makers: Learn the long-term implications of global energy strategies
Engineers: Apply knowledge to energy infrastructure and innovation
Educators: Integrate energy systems and sustainability into curriculum
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Specification: Our Energy Future Course
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