1. EPH501.2-OPEN COURSE Renewable Energy
Offered by :
PG & Research Dept. of Physics
St. Berchmans` College, Changanassery

2. Aim of the course:
To generate an awareness among students on energy management and environmental protection
Scope of the Course:
Energy crisis and undesirable effects of climate change are the two major present-day concerns of human race
This course deals in detail the different energy sources and its effective management.
It will also impart an environment friendly approach in students ,thereby equip them to contribute to the sustainable development of the nation

3. Structure of the course
Module I
Energy Sources (10 hrs)
Solar Energy Utilization (20 hrs)
Energy Audit and Planning (5hrs)
Module II
Environmental Pollution (15hrs)
Environment Impact Assessment and Ethics(10hrs)
Module III
Waste Management and Bioconversion (12hrs)

4. Energy sources

5. Different forms of Renewable Energy
Geothermal energy
Wind energy
Biomass
Solar
Ocean energy
Tidal energy

6. Tapping the Solar Energy
Solar Panels
Solar concentric collectors

7. Tapping the Solar Energy
Solar Cookers
Solar Water heater
Solar thermal collector dish

8. Energy Audit and Planning
Energy management
Evaluation of energy conservation

9. Environmental Pollution
Global Warming
Noise Pollution
Green house Gases
Environmental Disasters

10. Waste Management & Bioconversion
Chemical and Physical Waste Treatment Process
Production of Biomass. Photosynthesis Bioconversion

11. Highlights of attending the course
Equip the students for development of effective energy management schemes.
Teach environmental friendly approaches
Persuade the students to guide the society for a greener world, thus to preserve a healthier environment for better tomorrow

12. Physics is the study of Energy and its utilization in this universe.
Let us explore positive and sustainable energy for all
Thank You