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    Introduction to Sustainable Energy

    Introduction to Sustainable Energy

    This class assesses current and potential future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use technologies, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Instructors and guest lecturers will examine various renewable and conventional energy production technologies, energy end-use practices and alternatives, and consumption practices in different countries. Students will learn a quantitative framework to aid in evaluation and analysis of energy technology system proposals in the context of engineering, political, social, economic, and environmental goals. Students taking the graduate version, Sustainable Energy, complete additional assignments.

    Subjects:
    Environmental Engineering and Building Services Engineering
    Keywords:
    Energy consumption -- Environmental aspects Renewable energy sources Sustainable development
    Resource Type:
    Courseware
     
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    Sustainability: Political Economy, Science, and Policy

    Sustainability: Political Economy, Science, and Policy

    This course examines alternative conceptions and theoretical underpinnings of sustainable development. It focuses on the sustainability problems of industrial countries, and of developing states and economies in transition. It also explores the sociology of knowledge regarding sustainability, the economic and technological dimensions, and institutional imperatives, along with implications for political constitution of economic performance.

    Subjects:
    Environmental Engineering, Political Science, and Social Ecology
    Keywords:
    Sustainable development
    Resource Type:
    Courseware