Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life
Explore energy systems, environmental impact, and practical applications in everyday life through engaging demonstrations.
Explore energy systems, environmental impact, and practical applications in everyday life through engaging demonstrations.
This comprehensive course explores energy, environmental impact, and everyday applications through engaging demonstrations and multimedia content. Professor Ruzic combines theoretical concepts with practical examples, covering fossil fuels, renewable energy, nuclear power, and environmental effects. The course includes unique "How Things Work" segments connecting energy science to daily life.
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What you'll learn
Understand fundamental energy concepts and sources
Analyze global energy distribution and consumption patterns
Evaluate environmental impacts of different energy sources
Explore renewable energy technologies and applications
Assess nuclear power systems and safety considerations
Apply energy concepts to everyday life
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27.9 Hours PreRecorded video
34 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to energy systems and their environmental impacts. Through nine modules, students explore everything from basic atomic principles to complex power systems, including fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear power. The curriculum features unique "How Things Work" segments that connect energy concepts to everyday applications, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Professor Ruzic's multimedia approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations, covering topics like global warming, fracking, renewable technologies, and nuclear safety.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 1: How It All Starts and Ends
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 2: Getting and Using the Power
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 3: Why Coal Is Dirty
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 5: Renewables – What Is New under the Sun
Module 6 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 6: More Renewables and Your Radioactive World
Module 7 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 7: Nuclear Power Problems and Solutions
Module 8 · 5 Hours to complete
Week 8: Our Future Is Bright!
Module 9 · 6 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Abel Bliss Professor and Leader in Plasma Science
David Neil Ruzic is the Abel Bliss Professor of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he has been a faculty member since 1984. With a Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University, Dr. Ruzic's research focuses on the interaction of plasmas with materials, which has significant applications in magnetic fusion energy and microelectronic processing. He is passionate about teaching and is known for his engaging classroom demonstrations, often involving energetic experiments.Dr. Ruzic has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named a Fellow of several prestigious societies such as the American Nuclear Society and the American Physical Society. He has published over 180 journal articles and holds multiple patents, reflecting his contributions to the field. His course "Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life" on Coursera aims to educate students on the critical relationship between energy sources and environmental sustainability.
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