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Sustainable & Fossil Energy
EARTH 344
Sustainable and Fossil Energy: Options and Consequences
June 10 - June 30, 2013
3 credits
Students will be introduced to the scientific concepts, environmental consequences and policy implications of various sustainable and fossil energy sources. The course will begin with an introduction to the scientific principles and terminology of the energy and environmental fields. Students will then gain a deeper understanding of the topic through extensive site visits in Wyoming and Idaho that trace the fuel cycles from the mining of raw materials through the production of energy and its distribution. Non-renewable energy facilities that will be visited include a uranium mine, coal mine, gas field, oil refinery, power plant and nuclear reactor. Renewable energy facilities that will be visited include a hydroelectric generation station, a run-of-river generation station, a wind farm and a solar photovoltaic facility. Students will also study some of the ecological consequences of energy options and discuss principles of carbon sequestration. Finally, students will engage in hands-on experiments using alternate energy systems at Camp Davis and discuss aspects of energy politics and policy at the local and national levels. This course is offered in partnership between the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute.
Instructors
Prof. Adam Simon U of M E&ES, Laura Sherman U of M E&ES, Mike Shriberg U of M GESI & PITE
Prerequisites
Successful completion of college level course in science, math or another closely related subject.
Requirements
Satisfies PITE field experience requirement
Fees and Tuition
Fees: Room/Board $365 + Transportation $160 = Total $525
Tuition: Tuition for three U of M credits and course fees must be paid directly to the University of Michigan and will be billed on or before June 30th, 2013. Guest students are charged upper division rates. Up to date tuition rates can be found at the U of M Registrar website. Departmental Financial Aid to help offset tuition cost is available for all University of Michigan students. Please direct any questions to campdavis@umich.edu or call 734.615.8600.
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Application
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Acceptance into EARTH 344 requires evaluation by the Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute.
