Science and Energy [SCHIM223]

Learning outcomes

Go to a critical evaluation of all the factors influencing the problems related to energy (and the environment). Distinguish science, economy, politics...-related arguments.
Understand the working principle of the principal means of producing renewable energies

Content

Physical concept of energy; units, forms, transformations of energy. Environmental Concerns. Statistics (energy sources). Renewable energies

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Concept of energy

Chapter 2: Energy challenges

Chapter 3: Energy production (I)

Chapter 4: Energy production (II): Renewable energies

Chapter 5: Energy storage