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This is an Energy Course.

This course has a number of parts.

Part I. Background of Energy Sources.

• Brief History of Energy Development and Useage

Part II. Physics Background.

• Brief History of Energy Development and Useage
• Physics Background about Energy

Terminology used in Energy issues needs to be defined and experienced. For Example

• What is a Watt? (Measurement of Power or Energy?)
• Difference Between Power and Energy?
• What is the Power Rating of a Human Being?
• What is a BTU?
• What is a calorie?
• Is heat a form of power or energy?
• How is thermal energy transported?

Questions like this will be addressed during the first two parts of this course.

Part III. Solar Energy Applications: Heating

• Building Products and Design: Conserving energy
• Information about the Sun
• Passive Solar
• Active Solar
• Energy Storage

Part IV Generating Electricity

• Physics Background about Electricity
• Photovoltaics
• Solar Power Thermal Generation Plants
• Wind Power

Part V Other Energy Alternative (Renewable??) Sources

• Biomass
• Ocean Thermal
• Geothermal
• Ocean Thermal