COURSE NUMBER: MBA294.14

 

COURSE TITLE: Alternative Energy Speaker Series

 

UNITS OF CREDIT: 1

 

INSTRUCTOR: Beverly Alexander

 

STUDENT COORDINATORS: Alex Todorov

 

E-MAIL ADDRESSES: alex_todorov@mba.berkeley.edu

 

MEETING DAY(S)/TIME: Thursdays, 6:00-8:00PM during Fall B.

 

Class meeting dates are 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, and 12/12.

 

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 Alex Todorov).

 

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.