After successfully launching two new courses, SEED investigators are developing an integrated curriculum connecting a series of courses and programs focused on sustainable development in the built environment. Students complete longer term projects through SEED -sponsored internships, community service and senior capstone design projects. A combination of hands-on laboratories and applied learning activities, community projects, etc. create a learning environment that cultivates innovation and inclusiveness, while building quantitative skills and expanding topical knowledge in sustainability science and engineering.

After successfully launching two new courses, SEED investigators are developing an integrated curriculum connecting a series of courses and programs focused on sustainable development in the built environment. Students complete longer term projects through SEED -sponsored internships, community service and senior capstone design projects. A combination of hands-on laboratories and applied learning activities, community projects, etc. create a learning environment that cultivates innovation and inclusiveness, while building quantitative skills and expanding topical knowledge in sustainability science and engineering.

Introductory SEED Courses

EE80J Renewable Energy Systems* EE80J Renewable Energy Systems*

Spring Quarter 2009 - 2012Spring Quarter 2009 - 2012

EE80J Renewable Energy Systems* EE80J Renewable Energy Systems*

Spring Quarter 2009 - 2012Spring Quarter 2009 - 2012

Introduction to energy conversion and storage with emphasis on renewablesIntroduction to energy conversion and storage with emphasis on renewables

Fundamental energy conversion limits Energy sources discussed: solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal fuel cells Analysis of alternative sources using scientific, economical, and social science concepts. Roadblocks for large scale implementation examined. Intro to latest research on solar cells and applications of nanotechnology on energy conversion and storage.

Hands-on Hands-on Laboratories Laboratories

Faculty -Baskin School of Engineering: Ali Shakouri, Mike Isaacson Faculty - Social Sciences Division: Ronnie Lipschutz (Politics), Melanie DuPuis (Sociology), Steve Gliessman (Environmental Studies), Ben Crow (Sociology)

*EE180J Advanced Renewable Energy SourcesEE180J Advanced Renewable Energy Sources

EE80S Sustainable Engineering and Ecological Design EE80S Sustainable Engineering and Ecological Design

Fall Quarter 2008 - 2011Fall Quarter 2008 - 2011

EE80S Sustainable Engineering and Ecological Design EE80S Sustainable Engineering and Ecological Design

Fall Quarter 2008 - 2011Fall Quarter 2008 - 2011

Interactive Interactive Learning Learning ActivitiesActivities

Introduction to scientific, engineering and social principles in the design, Introduction to scientific, engineering and social principles in the design, deployment, and operation of resource-based human systems, and deployment, and operation of resource-based human systems, and

solutions sustaining these for future generations. solutions sustaining these for future generations. Ecosystems Global energy resources Renewable energy sourcesUrban Planning and sustainable citiesTransportation needs and alternativesGreen building

Social change & sustainability politics Agroecology & Food SystemsGreening industry Green business

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments1:Defining Sustainability Criteria2: Measuring Carbon Footprints3: Life Cycle Analysis of Biofuels I4: Life Cycle Analysis of Biofuels II5: Risk Assessment on Photovoltaics6: Solar thermal demonstration7: Coltan I: The Social Side of Life Cycle Analysis8: Coltan II: Making Cell Phones More Sustainable

Lab 1: Greenhouse effect Lab 2: Flywheel Lab 3: Solar path finder Lab 4: Photovoltaic motor

Lab 5: HydroelectricLab 6: Wind turbine Lab 7: Thermoelectric Lab 8: Hydrogen fuel cell car

http://classes.soe.ucsc.edu/ee080j/Spring09/

Dustin Mulvaney, James Barsimantov, Oxana Patchenko, Katie Monsen, Corina McKendry

Engaged Interdisciplinary

Learning

Engaged Interdisciplinary

Learning

Strength:Strength: SEED benefits from a strong collaboration between engineering and social sciences

Weakness:Weakness: SEED needs to do more to recruit and retain students from ALL backgrounds

Students also complete home energy audits during the first three weeks of the class. Teaching manual available.

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