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2021-22 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENV (0125) 504 - Green Energy Management
Credits: 3.00
Students will explore the complexities of transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy, and examine renewable energy sources from a greenhouse gas emission mitigation perspective. Consider the science for and the environmental, social, and economic factors involved in establishing a green future.
Course Learning Goals: Upon successfully completing this course, students will
1. develop an understanding of the scope of scientific and social science research undergirding the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources;
2. research and discuss renewable energy sources and technologies, characterizing their potential deployment and environmental/social impacts;
3. critique the actions and strategies of key governmental, corporate, and advocacy entities as they relate to greenhouse gas emissions and evaluate their respective roles in the “green” transition;
4.scrutinize complex scientific figures from the climate change literature to effectively communicate findings.
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