Phys 162 Course Outline
1 |
M Jan 8 |
What is Alternative Energy? |
1 |
W Jan 10 |
The Need for Alternative Energy Sources |
1 |
F Jan 12 |
Overview of Energy Conservation |
2 |
M Jan 15 |
NO CLASS |
2 |
W Jan 17 |
Basics of Solar Energy |
2 |
F Jan 19 |
Solar Energy: Heat Transport and Storage |
3 |
M Jan 22 |
Photovoltaic Cell Technology |
3 |
W Jan 24 |
Solar Collector Systems |
3 |
F Jan 26 |
Passive Solar Design |
4 |
M Jan 29 |
Solar Powered Cars |
4 |
W Jan 31 |
Large Scale Solar Energy Generation |
4 |
F Feb 2 |
MIDTERM #1 |
5 |
M Feb 5 |
Energy Storage Systems I |
5 |
W Feb 7 |
Energy Storage Systems II |
5 |
F Feb 9 |
Energy Storage Systems III |
6 |
M Feb 12 |
Hydroelectric Power I: Feasibility |
6 |
W Feb 14 |
Hydroelectric Power II: Risks |
6 |
F Feb 16 |
Wind Energy I: The Backyard Windmill TH>
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7 |
M Feb 19 |
Wind Power II: Wind Farm Feasibility |
7 |
W Feb 21 |
The Oceans I: Currents and Energy Generation |
7 |
F Feb 23 |
The Oceans II: A Giant Heat Engine |
8 |
M Feb 26 |
Geothermal Energy: Instant Steam |
1 |
W Feb 28 |
Comparative Review of Alternative Energy Sources |
8 |
F Mar 1 |
MIDTERM #2 |
9 |
M Mar 4 |
Fuel from Biomass |
9 |
W Mar 6 |
Pollution and Waste Heat |
9 |
W Mar 8 |
Thermodynamic Limitations |
10 |
M Mar 11 |
Barriers to Production Line Development |
10 |
W Mar 13 |
Recent and Current Legislation |
10 |
F Mar 15 |
The Future |