Energy and Environment
This course deals with both renewable and non-renewable energy. By applying scientific principles and considering real-world examples, you will examine: 1. Non-renewable fossil fuels with a focus on coal, petroleum and natural gas and the benefits and consequences of using each. 2. Renewable fuels such as wind and solar and identify that even renewable “green” energy sources have impacts as well as benefits. 3. Biodiversity and global change, which are the integrating units of environmental science. Additionally, you will explore answers to the following questions: 1.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 23 hours
- Course by Dartmouth College
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This course deals with both renewable and non-renewable energy. By applying scientific principles and considering real-world examples, you will examine: 1. Non-renewable fossil fuels with a focus on coal, petroleum and natural gas and the benefits and consequences of using each. 2. Renewable fuels such as wind and solar and identify that even renewable “green” energy sources have impacts as well as benefits. 3. Biodiversity and global change, which are the integrating units of environmental science. Additionally, you will explore answers to the following questions: 1. How do we evaluate coal, oil, and natural gas from an environmental science perspective? 2. What regulates energy conversions and losses in human-built systems? 3. How much energy “flows through your fingertips?” 4. How do we evaluate hydro, solar, wind, and biomass from an environmental science perspective? 5. How can we increase efficiency and conservation? You also take a tour of the Dartmouth Powerplant and listen to a conversation with Dartmouth Sustainability Director, Rosi Kerr. Furthermore, you will take a field trip to a PV tracker solar system, visit a straw bale house, and have a conversation about waste vegetable oil as an energy source in India.Modules
Welcome to the Course
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4
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Discussion: Introduce Yourself
4
Readings
- Introductory Reading
- Coursera Code of Conduct
- Coursera Honor Code
- Discussion Tips and Guide
Fossil Fuel Generation of Steam and Electricity
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1
Videos
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3
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3
Discussion
3
Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: The Dartmouth Powerplant Video
- Unprompted Discussion: Non-renewable Energy Sources Reading
- Unprompted Discussion: Cogeneration Diagram
1
Videos
- Video: The Dartmouth Powerplant
3
Readings
- Introduction: The Dartmouth Powerplant
- Non-renewable Energy Sources
- Cogeneration Diagram
Energy Concepts
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1
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4
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Overview of Non-renewable Energy
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Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Energy Concepts Video
- Unprompted Discussion: Energy Concepts Reading
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Videos
- Video: Energy Concepts
4
Readings
- Introduction: Energy Concepts
- Forms of Energy
- Conservation of Energy
- Energy Units
Non-renewable Energy
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2
Videos
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5
Readings
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3
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Check Your Understanding: Fossil Fuels
3
Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas Video
- Unprompted Discussion: Fossil Fuels Readings
- Unprompted Discussion: Coal-fired Powerplant Video
2
Videos
- Video: Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
- Video: Coal-fired Powerplant
5
Readings
- Introduction to Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas Video
- Coal
- Oil
- Natural Gas
- Introduction: Coal-fired Powerplant
Making Energy Decisions
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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3
Discussion
3
Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: A conversation with Rosi Kerr
- Unprompted Discussion: Our Energy Future Reading
- Prompted Discussion: Energy Flowing Through Your Fingertips
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Videos
- Video: A conversation with Rosi Kerr
3
Readings
- Introduction: A conversation with Rosi Kerr
- Introduction: Article
- Our Energy Future
Non-renewable Energy Review and Quiz
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1
Videos
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Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Fossil Fuel and Future of Energy
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Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Non-renewable Energy Review Video
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Videos
- Video: Non-renewable Energy Review
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Readings
- Introduction: Non-enewable Energy Review
Renewable Energy Resources
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Check Your Understanding: Renewable Energy Resources
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Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Renewable Energy Resources Video
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Videos
- Video: Renewable Energy Resources
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Readings
- Introduction to Renewable Energy
- Renewable Energy Resources
Hydro, Solar, Wind, and Biomass
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1
Videos
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5
Readings
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5
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Check Your Understanding: Hydro, Solar, Wind, and Biomass
5
Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Hydro, Solar, Wind, and Biomass Video
- Unprompted Discussion: Hydroelectric Energy Reading
- Unprompted Discussion: Solar Energy Reading
- Unprompted Discussion: Wind Energy Reading
- Unprompted Discussion: Biomass Energy Reading
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Videos
- Video: Hydro, Solar, Wind, and Biomass
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Readings
- Introduction: Hydro, Solar, Wind, and Biomass
- Hydroelectric Energy
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Biomass Energy
Renewable Energy Choices in Action
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3
Videos
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4
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5
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Check Your Understanding: Considering Energy Choices
5
Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: A conversation with Sarah Alexander
- Unprompted Discussion: A conversation with Mike Wood
- Unprompted Discussion: A conversation with Franny and Aaron
- Unprompted Discussion: Conservation and Efficiency Reading
- Prompted Discussion: Renewable Energy That Flows Through Your Fingertips
3
Videos
- Video: A conversation with Sarah Alexander
- Video: A conversation with Mike Wood
- Video: A conversation with Franny and Aaron
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Readings
- Introduction: A conversation with Sarah Alexander
- Introduction: A conversation with Mike Wood
- Introduction: A conversation with Franny and Aaron
- Conservation and Efficiency
Renewable Energy Review
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- The World of Renewable Energy
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Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Review of Renewable Energy Video
- Unprompted Discussion
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Videos
- Video: Review of Renewable Energy
2
Readings
- Review of Renewable Energy
- Quiz Instructions
Impact of Global Changes
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1
Videos
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2
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4
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Check Your Understanding: Global Change Effects
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Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Global Change Effects Video
- Unprompted Discussion: Climate Change and Biodiversity Reading
- Unprompted Discussion: Global Change Effects Check Your Understanding
- Prompted Discussion: Personal Environmental Impact
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Videos
- Video: Global Change Effects
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Readings
- Introduction: Global Change Effects
- Climate Change and Biodiversity
Synthesizing Global Change and Environmental Science
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Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Check Your Understanding: Synthesizing Global Change and Environmental Science
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Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Synthesizing Global Change and Environmental Science
- Unprompted Discussion: Synthesizing Global Change and EnvSci Check Your Understanding
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Videos
- Video: Synthesizing Global Change and Environmental Science
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Readings
- Introduction: Synthesizing Global Change and Environmental Science
Global Changes Review and Quiz
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Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Global Changes
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Discussions
- Unprompted Discussion: Global Change and Course Review Video
- Unprompted Discussion
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Videos
- Video: Global Change and Course Review
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Readings
- Global Change and Course Review
- Quiz Instructions
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