20806290Renewable Energy for International Development
Course Information
Description
Renewable Energy for the Developing World provides an examination of energy and economics in developing countries with special consideration given to renewable energy sources. The course combines 8-weeks of online instruction with 10 days of travel and study abroad in Costa Rica. Students will learn to specify, design, and install renewable energy systems for the developing world. Students will install operational renewable energy systems in the field with current renewable energy equipment.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Global Work Skills

  2. Design renewable energy systems for the developing world.

  3. Install a complete renewable energy operational system in the developing world.

  4. Devise strategies to address operation and maintenance issues for renewable energy systems in the developing world environment.

  5. Global Citizenship

  6. Evaluate technologies and policies available to address the energy needs of developing countries.

  7. Examine the interdependence of energy issues and developing world economies.

  8. Cultural Awareness and Intercultural Communications

  9. Adapt to differences between cultures and societal norms to effectively contribute to intercultural teamwork.

  10. International Travel

  11. Apply appropriate health and safety standards to maintain a safe travel and work environment.

  12. Demonstrate basic knowledge of customs, geography and language of host country when traveling internationally.

This Outline is under development.