Energy and Environment

Dartmouth College via Coursera

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Syllabus

Module 1: An Overview of Non-renewable Energy

This module explores some concepts related to energy such as its forms, conservation with a special stress on non-renewable energy.

Module 2: Fossil Fuel and Future of Energy

This module describes how energy use and energy resources, specifically coal, oil, and natural gas, have varied over time.

Module 3: The World of Renewable Energy

This module explores the patterns of renewable energy use and explains the hydro, solar, wind, and biomass energy. It also discusses how energy use can be decreased and efficiency can be increased.

Module 4: Effects of Global Change

This module explores the impacts of global environmental changes including feedback loops, ocean acidification, sea level rise, and human equity issues.

Overview

This course deals with both renewable and non-renewable energy. By applying scientific principles and considering real-world examples, you will examine: 1. Non-renewable fossil fuels with a focus on coal, petroleum and natural gas and the benefits and consequences of using each. 2. Renewable fuels such as wind and solar and identify that even renewable “green” energy sources have impacts as well as benefits. 3. Biodiversity and global change, which are the integrating units of environ

Skills

Reviews

Perfect for Beginners as well as others with prior knowledge to polish up their existing knowledge while gaining some other new bits of information.

A very educative introductory course. Thank you sir.

I learned a tremendous amount, however, I am not sure about two open-ended numerical qs on the final quiz. No assignments made the course quick.

Excellent and thumbs up for the great instructor !