Intro to Renewable Energy Lab

Catalog description

This three-hour lab period provides an experiential course component for PHY 125 that includes (a) laboratory experiments where students perform practical, project-builds of energy-powered devices (solar spinners, solar cells, turbines) and hands-on energy measurements on solar cells, solar circuits, wind turbines, and measure gas production in biomass processes; (b) participate in energy-themed seminars and symposia; and when possible, (c) field trip to a laboratory that studies renewable energy, a renewable energy facility such as a solar farm or infrastructure that harnesses renewable or related energy.