COURSE
NUMBER: MBA 294.16
COURSE
TITLE: Alternative Energy Speaker Series
UNITS
OF CREDIT: 1
INSTRUCTOR:
Beverly Alexander
STUDENT
ORGANIZERS: Breton Birkhofer and Matt Hochman
E-MAIL ADDRESSES: Breton_Birkhofer@mba.berkeley.
MEETING
DAY(S)/TIME: Mondays, 6-8PM, Fall B only
Class meeting dates
are 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 11/28
CLASS FORMAT: One to three speakers will deliver
separate presentations related to the topic of the week, with integrated
discussion and Q&A among the panelists and class participants.
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 and Biofuels. 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.