Catalog Info
Effective Term
Summer 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Hydropower
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Examines hydropower as a major component of the world renewable energy mix. Provides a comprehensive overview of the technical application and social, economic, and environmental implications of hydropower as a method of energy generation. Topics include hydropower plant types, development of new hydropower facilities, retrofitting obsolete power stations, and the role of small scale hydropower.
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No