M1 Introduction

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M1 Introduction

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Welcome to Fundamentals of Energy Resources! Here is a brief overview of what we will accomplish in Module #1: Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Resources.

Module Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between non-renewable and renewable energy resources
  • Discuss the virtues and vices of non-renewable and renewable energy resources
  • Identify the major geopolitical issues pertaining to the world consumption of energy
  • Perform energy calculations comparing the heat content of different energy resources
  • Distinguish between probable and proved energy reserves
  • Discuss the significance of energy resources in the development of countries

 Learning Activity List for Module 1

1.1 Characteristics of Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Resources

  • Watch the lecture video found on the page

1.2 Virtues and Vices of Energy Resources

  • Watch the lecture video found on the page

1.3 World Energy Consumption

1.4 Physical Units of Energy Resources and Energy Calculations

  • Watch the lecture video found on the page

1.5 Probable and Proved Energy Reserves

  • Watch the lecture video found on the page
  • Take the Non-renewable and Renewable Energy Resources Quiz. You may retake the quiz until you get a passing score. You must score at least 14 points out of 17 possible if you wish to receive a certificate of completion for this course.

1.6 America Revealed Electric Nation Video

  • Watch this video
  • Take the Electric Nation quiz. You must score at least 12 points out of 15 possible if wish to receive a certificate of completion for this course.

1.7 Module 1 Discussion

  • Participate in the Module 1 Discussion

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You can now click the Next button to the right below to continue to Module 1.1.