Due the week of January 23, 2000.
Develop a concept map to define the linkage between the
conversion of fossil fuels and global climate change, and the positive and
negative impacts of nuclear power and renewables on global environment. What
are the linkages? What are the (ranked) uncertainties?
Due February 3, 2000.
What are the critical factors that limit the "green" use of fossil fuels, and that limit the expanded use of nuclear power and renewables? These components will define the future directions of our research.
Due February 10, 2000
For a locale, define the components you will need to research.
Due February 17, 2000
Compile a proposal, for your selected locale, to examine the hypothesis: Moving towards energy choices for a sustainable society.
Due February 24, 2000
Presentation on Hydropower and Tidal power
Status report from groups
Due March 2, 2000
Presentation on Nuclear power
Milestone chart from groups and a listing of important baseline comparison issues between the groups.
Due March 16, 2000
Presentation on Coal and Fossil Fuels
Due March 23, 2000
Presentation on Biomass energy
Due March 30, 2000
Presentation on Solar power
Due April 6, 2000
Presentation on Wind energy
Due April 13, 2000
Presentation on Fuel Cells
Initial presentations for the Harris classroom dedication.
Due April 20, 2000
Presentation on Geothermal Energy
Due April 27, 2000
Due May 7, 2000
Final reports due from groups for first semester activities.