— Sustainable Energy Technologies

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Sustainable and efficient energy technologies and their application in agriculture and other sectors. Basic principles of energy efficiency, conservation, and conversion technologies using solar, wind, water, biomass, geothermal, and other renewable sources. Environmental impacts and energy policy. Experiential learning about solar drying, controlled environment agriculture, net-zero energy building, electricity generation, energy storage, biofuels, and integrated waste management; field visits. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Lecture/Lab 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Agricultural & Environmental Technology and Biological Systems Engineering students. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Lecture/Lab 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Agricultural & Environmental Technology and Biological Systems Engineering students. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).