REEN-180: Hydropower

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Renewable Energy
Course Number
180
Course Title
Hydropower
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog 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.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Hydropower Development
  2. Benefits and Highlights of Hydropower
  3. Potential of Hydropower
  4. Hydropower and the Environment
  5. Hydropower Stations
  6. Construction of Hydropower Plants
  7. Hydropower Research and Development
  8. Economic Opportunities of Hydropower
  9. New Hydropower Installations
  10. Old Hydropower Electric Systems and Retrofitting Dams to Produce Electricity.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Explain the development of hydro-power.
  2. Examine the benefits of hydro-power.*
  3. Evaluate the potential of hydro-power.*
  4. Compare and contrast hydro-power locations to the surrounding environment.*
  5. Identify the types of hydro-power stations, old and new.
  6. Explain the importance of an adequate water supply.
  7. Recognize the factors related to the construction and assembly of hydro-power plants.
  8. Describe new designs and mechanical concepts in hydro-power.
  9. Evaluate economic and environmental factors related to hydro-power production, new systems and retrofits.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Tests 30%
  2. class participation 20%
  3. attendance 10%
  4. presentations 15%
  5. final exam 25%

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Summer 2014
ILT Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Summer 2014