COURSE NUMBER: MBA294.12
COURSE TITLE: Alternative Energy Speaker Series
UNITS OF CREDIT: 1
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Bailey
STUDENT COORDINATORS: Chris Hallas and Reid Spolek
E-MAIL ADDRESSES: chris_hallas@mba.berkeley.edu; reid_spolek@mba.berkeley.edu
MEETING DAY(S)/TIME: Mondays 6:00-8:00PM during Fall B.
Note: Class meeting dates are 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19, 11/26 and
12/3.
PREREQUISITE(S): none
CLASS FORMAT: Two to three panelists will deliver separate
presentations related to the topic of the week. The last hour of class
will consist of discussion and Q&A among the panelists and class
participants.
As part of the class, student teams
will be asked to deliver a short presentation to introduce the week's topic at
the start of each session. Sign-up for this will take place
in the weeks leading up to class (coordinated by Chris Hallas).
BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE: Attendance.
ABSTRACT OF COURSE'S CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES: To provide an
in-depth overview of the key topics in renewable energy and clean technology,
particularly with respect to current technologies, market conditions,
technology commercialization, policy considerations, and interfacing with
utilities.
COURSE OVERVIEW: The course will look at energy from a
number of perspectives including: Renewable Generation Technologies (Solar,
Wind, Geothermal), Smart Grid, Energy Storage,
Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Biofuels, and Venture Capital/Financing.
Each week the course will focus on a different topic along the spectrum.
The presentations will have a range of depth and in some cases will be broad
overviews and in other instances will be somewhat technical. Thus, the course
is appropriate for all knowledge levels, from industry veterans to newcomers.