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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Our Energy Future by University of California San Diego

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About the Course

This course is designed to introduce students to the issues of energy in the 21st century – including food and fuels – which are inseparably linked – and will discuss energy production and utilization from the biology, engineering, economics, climate science, and social science perspectives. This course will cover the current production and utilization of energy, as well as the consequences of this use, examining finite fossil energy reserves, how food and energy are linked, impacts on the environment and climate, and the social and economic impacts of our present energy and food production and use. After the introductory lectures, we will examine the emerging field of sustainable energy, fuel and food production, emphasizing the importance of developing energy efficient and sustainable methods of production, and how these new technologies can contribute to replacing the diminishing supplies of fossil fuels, and reduce the consequences of carbon dioxide release into the environment. This course will also cover the importance of creating a sustainable energy future for all societies including those of the developing world. Lectures will be prepared and delivered by leading UC San Diego and Scripps Institution of Oceanography faculty and industry professionals across these areas of expertise....

Top reviews

AM

Sep 28, 2016

Very informative course even for someone with a prior knowledge in a particular segment in renewable energy. Covers diverse energy resources along with economic, and environmental considerations.

JJ

Oct 30, 2016

Great learning experience! Easy way to get an idea of the work that is being done to better our lives in the future in terms of energy. Very interesting lectures and would highly recommend it.

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By David A W

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Nov 27, 2020

I wanted to learn something new and this was a fantastic course to develop a baseline knowledge. The content was interesting and the community of experts added to the quality of this course

By Prithveeraj W

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Sep 12, 2019

Course has diverse content from fields like biology, nuclear energy, wind energy, solar energy, semiconductors, energy economics, climate change analysis, etc all clubbed together giving a broader perspective about sustainable energy solutions.

By Maat O

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Jun 3, 2020

I really liked this course, it provided the overall information about energy and I think It really changes the way I see the world know. I completely recommend It.

Thanks to all the great professors that participated in this course.

By Anand M

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Apr 20, 2021

Our Energy Future is a vey good course we get to know deep knowledge on the various sources of energy. Solar energy is a very good source of energy and it is one of the best source for the current and future generation.

By Alberto O

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Dec 1, 2019

It was a very helpful course! I didn't knew a lot about biofuels, so it was very complementary with the knowledge I already had about other technologies and their sustainable development.

By shivaji k

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Oct 3, 2015

One of the great course I ever attended...well structured, very fruitful...definitely guided me to do something for clean energy and green environment..Thank you all professors...

By Anusha

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Nov 19, 2020

The course is well designed. It needs to be updated with respect to facts and figures. The professors who conducted lectures explain the topics well. The question-answer session after every topic is very useful in thinking beyond the lecture material and understand the concepts in depth. One thing that can be improved is that presentations in the first few lectures were difficult to read as they were talks given in auditorium. Presentations can be shared so that it can be useful in future also. Overall a good course for beginners.

By Chan T W

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Mar 20, 2021

A very interesting topic in general, but as a person not so good in biology, the Week 5 is a bit dull for me and really hard to get through. I shall say the technologies discussed here are something we need to at least be aware of. One technology is better than the other, but who knows, some other technology may become much better the next morning.

By Marthe v L

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Sep 13, 2015

Very good and interesting overall, the slides are very helpful. The only thing for me is that it's going a bit fast sometimes. The content can be quite technical and for a social science graduate like myself it would be nice if some very technical things could be explained just tiny bit more. But overall it's understandable and clearly done.

By Karthik S

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May 2, 2021

This course gives you a major insight on what energy is and what it can be if we think rationally and intelligently. All professors taught us with so much passion. Loved it. Very informative and I would surely recommend it to everyone looking forward to expand their knowledge on our ENERGY Future. Thank you so much !!

By Aida G

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Apr 24, 2017

Such a great course! Very interesting course with a lot of information on the renewable energies of the moment, its operation, numbers on it and advantages and disadvantages, also a lot of information about fossil fuels, in short an energetic vision of the moment.

By David R

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May 19, 2021

Very informative and well presented. It is a little dated, however. The course was created in 2015, I think, and some of the concepts are dated. For example, I don't think that energy experts are still as worried about the end of fossil fuel. Could use an update.

By Alexandros K

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Mar 10, 2019

A very informative and at times demanding course. Worth taking for anyone interested in learning about the challenges and potential solutions to the existing and forthcoming unprecedented global energy crisis.

By Paniz A

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May 11, 2021

Different aspects were covered and it was a great course to get familiar with the topics in energy. It could have been much better if it covered more engineering applications. Thanks for the great course!

By Ivo W

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Sep 1, 2019

Very good course to give an overview over the most important bullet points

Some subjects were tackled in too much detail, such as the close description of biological and chemical processes

By Edmund B

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Apr 5, 2019

Good overview of some of the efforts made towards alternative energies as well as the trends and status of the current energy industry. Well composed with some considerable insight.

By Atun R

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Dec 27, 2017

Course is very tough and seeks too much of time. Asking too many question individual week and also posted plenty of questions each week. This course is not for the beginners.

By Nelmo F F

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Jul 20, 2020

It was a very good course. A lot of topics very important to understand and know about energy, renewables and others issues related to this topic. Thanks

By Colin M

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Jun 12, 2017

Really good course for those interested in the future of our energy systems. Fast paced and a lot to absorb, but worth the effort.

By Timothy A

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Mar 16, 2021

excellent course! Even better with input and contribution from panel of experts and guest speakers. Keep up the good work.

By Richie L

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Jul 11, 2020

the topics need to be expanded. a lot of thing just doesn't get to be explained deep enough. and it need to be updated.

By kamlesh s

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Jun 16, 2020

Content is well crafted and I have learn about both renewable and non renewable sources of energy in quite depth.

By Katelyn J

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Aug 25, 2015

This very interesting course looks at both the science and economic factors that influence energy technologies.

By Liliana C

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Sep 26, 2016

Una excelente introducción al mundo de la energía, super completo,entendible, profesores de primer nivel!!

By Jose M

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Aug 30, 2020

Una muy buena introducción a las energías renovables. Algunas partes un poco desactualizadas.