Proposed Alternative Energy Certification Program at Florida Atlantic University

Published in: Innovation in Engineering, Technology and Education for Competitiveness and Prosperity: Proceedings of the 11th Latin American and Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Date of Conference: August 14-16, 2013
Location of Conference: Cancun, Mexico
Authors: Ali Zilouchian
Technical Paper: #37

Abstract:

In English:
The primary goal of the proposed certificate program is to address the need for “green” workforce development related to education, training, and public information dissemination of renewable energy and sustainability. The proposed certificate program incorporates the significant research and teaching experience of faculty members at the College of Engineering and Computer Science in Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to address the industrial needs in this field. An innovative curriculum is designed that includes exposure to all forms of renewable energy including solar, wind, fuel cell, bio-fuels, geothermal, and other cleanenergy- related technologies as well as the underlying foundations of sustainable design and implementation of sustainable development initiatives. The proposed certificate program also incorporates content related to complex environmental, social, and economic issues relative to energy and environmental policy, including carbon reduction targets. The impact of human activity on the environment is covered in one of the courses in the program.