Cutting Edge Science: New Solar Technologies (Energy Series)

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Cutting Edge Science: New Solar Technologies (Energy Series)

Category:	Science
Course Title:	Cutting Edge Science: New Solar Technologies(Energy Series)
Course Credit:	0.25 unit
Provider:	Lincoln Interactive
Prerequisites:	Students must have taken and passed CES: Introduction to Energy with a "C" average or better. This course is geared for students in grades 10-12.
Course Description:	This course will explore a variety of exciting scientific advances in solar technologies, including passive solar collection systems and photovoltaics. Students will learn how the sun provides enough energy to meet the demand of the entire world. It also offers a renewable source of clean energy that can be used in various applications. Students will discover some of the unusual and inventive ways we are using this abundant energy resource. Using videos and hands-on labs, students will step into the interesting world of solar science and engineering to learn how this research is continually offering new solutions to our planet's energy issues. Videos for this course were developed in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Carnegie Mellon University.
Options for Course Textbooks/Materials adding flexibility for materials and pricing:	Textbook free, $175/student/semester
Additional Course Information:	Lincoln Interactive courses have rolling, or open, enrollment. There is no registration deadline. Courses are open throughout the year. The drop deadline for a 100% refund is two weeks after student login. See Enrollment form for more details.