We address the many-fold aspects of the energy industry from conventional fossil fuels to cutting-edge alternative fuel technologies, environmental impact and sustainability with an interdisciplinary perspective.

Course Learning Objectives

• Describe the size and importance of the energy industry.
• Recognize the link between energy and wealth of nations.
• Compare and contrast energy sources, carriers and conversions.
• Become familiar with means of energy production and utilization.
• Describe the interaction of the energy industry and the environment.
• Identify social, economic and environmental implications of sustainable development.

Recommended TextBooks

• Energy Systems and Sustainability
• edited by Godfrey Boyle, Bob Everett and Janet Ramage
• Renewable Energy
• edited by Godfrey Boyle