H79.2466 Lecture 4 Credits
Instructor(s): Feddersen
This class introduces students to concepts of renewable sources of energy. The course begins with a broad overview of the topic, a definition of terms, and an opportunity to discuss the political and social ramifications of the field. At the same time, students are introduced to a handful of technical concepts that supplement the skills learned in physical computing. These skills allow the student to evaluate, monitor, harvest, and store small and/or intermittent sources of (typically electrical) energy, such as those from solar cells, turbines, and other sources. Students execute several small hands-on projects and one larger-scale project using the concepts learned in the class.
