Meeting energy needs in a sustainable manner is a global challenge. (Image by kuba at the Open Clip Art Library.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Michael Golay
Randall Field
Prof. William Green, Jr.
Dr. John C. Wright
MIT Course Number
22.081J / 2.650J / 10.291J / 1.818J / 2.65J / 10.391J / 11.371J / 22.811J / ESD.166J
As Taught In
Fall 2010
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This class assesses current and potential future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use technologies, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Instructors and guest lecturers will examine various renewable and conventional energy production technologies, energy end-use practices and alternatives, and consumption practices in different countries. Students will learn a quantitative framework to aid in evaluation and analysis of energy technology system proposals in the context of engineering, political, social, economic, and environmental goals. Students taking the graduate version, Sustainable Energy, complete additional assignments.
