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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 Donald A

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Jan 11, 2020

Great course, fine balance. You did not disappoint. You gave fair treatment to some solid technologies, that "Will last the course."

By Sai K

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Aug 8, 2021

Easy way to know the things and steps are taking to make healthy environment around us and to save resources for future .

thank you .

By De V N

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Aug 15, 2017

Great course in order to understand that energy solutions are as with many other things, a trade-off. There is no either-or solution.

By Alexander K

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Oct 12, 2015

Very good, informative course. A broad field of science is included, from biotech to sociology, and lots of information. Recommended!

By R. S M

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Jul 5, 2020

Very useful, made use of the current pandemic situation the right way . Thanks for providing some great insights into the topic.

By Vyacheslav R

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Nov 16, 2023

it's a pity that the certificate does not have the specified credit, because it really takes many hours to complete the modules

By Gabriela C

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May 4, 2016

Me parece un curso que proporciona la cantidad y a la vez variedad de temas introducidos de una forma simple con vocabulario t

By Lars B

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Nov 24, 2016

A very good overview of energy that opened my eyes for how to solve in a sustainable way the global warming and food issues.

By Shreya R

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May 30, 2020

A very informative course. I learned about energy, renewable energy, economics of energy. Thanks to the course professors.

By Aidan K S

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Jan 20, 2022

Very thorough discussion about climate change and sustainability solutions that could benefit mankind in the next decades

By Mustafa A A H

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Jul 30, 2021

comperhansive course taght by experts in energy feild. Thank you Dr. Stephen for giving us this opprtunity to learn.

By Abhishek S

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Sep 22, 2020

great understanding and knowledge obtained about multiple sources of energy & efficiency to improve from this course.

By Muhammad R

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Dec 26, 2015

Excellent course for those who have interest in Renewable Energy and very comprehensive and informative for everyone.

By Richard M

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Dec 10, 2016

Excellent course with well explained instructions. Broad range of topics and in depth enough to have a good grasp o

By Moskovchenko S

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Nov 12, 2022

A very interesting course that allows you to understand what needs to be done for life on the planet in the future.

By 76_Prajeskumar P

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Jan 24, 2021

Excellent informations were provided by this course on our present energy environment & future energy environment.

By Tommaso A

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May 14, 2020

Great course with fantastic teachers. I learned a lot about energy and environmental problems. Highly recommended.

By Vladimir P

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Mar 20, 2020

Really learned a lot and it was just the thing I was looking for. I feel I can apply this knowledge in the future.

By Fadi

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Jun 10, 2022

Extremely insightful course. One of the best online courses I have ever taken. Although it is a little outdated.

By Richard H

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Apr 30, 2016

I am a retired US Army Officer and Wind Energy Professional. This is a superb course and is immensely relevant.

By Vishwaknath R P

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Apr 7, 2019

I am very thankful to the instructors as they allowed me to learn some great things about OUR ENERGY FUTURE

By Pawan K S

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Nov 7, 2017

its an awesome course....everyone should have to study this...it should our responsibility to do it....

By João N

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Jun 29, 2016

Excellent teachers, thanks to you all.

Dr. Stephen Mayfield inspire respect for the subject, Congrats!

By Deleted A

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Oct 6, 2016

They give an overview of the most used and innovative sources of alternative energy, well explained!!

By Dr. P B

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Nov 1, 2021

It is an excellent course. All the students related to energy studies must go through this course.