The main purpose of this course is to develop the students’ understanding of basic energy and climate change concepts. These will include the carbon cycle, the thermohaline circulation of ocean currents, states of matter, carbon chemistry, nuclear fission, photovoltaic cells, kinetic energy, thermal energy, greenhouse effect, renewable energy, etc. Another major goal of this course is for students to develop their own beliefs about current energy resources, the facts about climate change and global warming, and possible solutions to the energy puzzle. The students should develop a clearer understanding about “going green,” political positions vs. scientific data and observations, and the use of technology to find new sources of energy and new ways to avoid global warming and contamination of the planet and its atmosphere.
EDU 585: Advanced Methods in Elementary Energy Education and Climate Change
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