Renewable Energy: Energy from the Earth CPD
Discover how both traditional and renewable energy supplies are extracted from the Earth.
Energy from the Earth programme
New dates: Weeks commencing 31 October and 14 November 2022 (afternoons)
Venue: Newcastle University
About the programme
Since the industrial revolution, energy supply has largely been met through the exploitation of fossil fuel energy.
The module will address:
- the exploitation of these traditional fuels
- the exploitation of unconventional sources of fossil fuel
- the evolving technologies for the clean use of fossil fuels
It will also introduce the extraction of renewable energy from the Earth through:
- the exploitation of nuclear energy
- deep geothermal energy
- ground source heat pump technology
Just prior to the course students will have access to a summary of the topics which this module covers, directions to reading on each topic and copies of lecture notes that will be presented in the module. Students can then familiarize themselves with the module curriculum through reading and reflection on these materials. Lectures will be delivered during the formal teaching period which will reinforce students’ independent learning and allow opportunities for areas of uncertainty to be clarified in follow-up tutorials.
A research exercise taken during the course in groups will allow students to practice research, critical thinking and presentational skills, as well as to further deepen their understanding of key concepts.
To be announced.
For further information
If you have any queries about our CPD programme please email llahub@ncl.ac.uk