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Description
Renewable Technologies are becoming increasingly important as concerns about climate change, the use of fossil fuels, and population growth become foremost in the public eye. So, how do we address the world’s growing concerns about energy sources? Uncover the development of new energy technologies and explore how recent approaches to renewable technologies unlock the solution needed for a safer, cleaner, and more enduring world.
Topics include:
- Defining Renewable Energy Technologies
- Climate Change and Energy Policies
- Electric Power and Fossil Fuels
- Nuclear Power
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Biomass and Biofuels
- Geothermal and Hydroelectric Energy
This paced course uses content from eDynamic Learning taught by a VHS Learning instructor who is certified in their content area and who follows VHS Learning policies. The course will be hosted in the Buzz learning management system. The course will include a variety of individual assignments and projects, as well as class discussions.
Prerequisites
This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.
Course Objectives
Course Learning Objectives:
- Identify various renewable energy technologies and explain reasons for using them
- Describe climate change issues and how consumer habits influence climate change
- Evaluate use of fossil fuels in the electric power system and impact of new technologies
- Explain advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power
- Compare types of solar energy and solar power systems
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy
- Examine biofuel options and create a life cycle analysis for biomass conversion
- Describe environmental factors that influence geothermal and hydroelectric energy
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Details
Discipline:
Engineering
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
High School
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
When Offered:
Fall
Duration:
15 weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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