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| MS&E 401 - Special Topics: Materials Opportunities for Energy |
To learn about the present challenges and opportuninities for materials in addressing our world's energy needs.
Materials science challenges and opportunities are at the center of our energy future. This course will explore the materials science issues most relevant to different energy technologies. The material will be taught through topic specific presentations given by the class participants. Topics could include solar, nuclear, batteries, fuel cells, solid state lighting, green buildings, biofuels, and possibly many others, depending on student interests.
Tues/Thurs 2:30pm-3:45pm.
The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.
Depending on the topics, the concern with global energy needs means this course will touch on issues of economics, environment, ethics, politics, society, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
Assessment is based on student presentations, reports, and summaries.
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