How to Survive on Earth: Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future

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University of Wollongong

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How to Survive on Earth: Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future

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How to Survive on Earth: Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future

The course How to Survive on Earth: Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future is an online class provided by University of Wollongong through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Energy efficiency is a global challenge. Learn how renewable energy and other materials will help ensure life is sustainable.

Course description

Discover the new materials that could help humans survive on Earth in future
4 weeks

Energy consumption is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. How will billions of humans survive on Earth in the future?
The demand for energy will soon exhaust traditional resources such as oil, gas and coal. Developing cost effective ways of using renewable sources such as solar energy is important for future generations.
On this course, you’ll explore the vital role that new materials play in ensuring life on Earth is sustainable. You’ll learn about inexpensive energy generation and storage and gain a greater understanding of the energy crisis the world is facing.

An understanding of the world’s energy problems
Requirements for new energy generation and storage
Our energy requirements
The use of new energy materials
An understanding of non-metallic conductors for use in energy generation and storage
The difference between 2D and 3D materials in the context of supercharged materials
Thermoelectricity and how it might help solve the energy crisis
Battery versus Fuel Cells
An energy efficient street
An understanding of Photosynthesis and how we can mimic the process to power the planet

This course is for anyone interested in sustainability and the future of human life on Earth.

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Prerequisites & Facts

How to Survive on Earth: Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future

Course Topic

Earth Science, Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

University of Wollongong

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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How to Survive on Earth: Energy Materials for a Sustainable Future

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Wollongong you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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