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EEPS 593 001 (CRN: 26532)
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Ross, Malcolm
Meeting: 5:00PM - 7:50PM T (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 18
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 5:02AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course will provide a broad overview and introduction to geothermal energy systems and how they fit into the future energy source mix. Students will gain an understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of using the earth's internal heat as a low-carbon, resilient energy source. We will cover the technical aspects of finding, developing, and producing energy from the earth; we will also cover some of the non-technical ESG-related challenges. Each student will undertake a self-paced evaluation of a geothermal opportunity using the tools and techniques covered in the course and will make a final presentation of that evaluation to the class. The course will include an optional 2–3-day field trip to an active geothermal site to see field operations in action. Although there are no prerequisites for this course, students should have a general knowledge of Earth Science.