1. After successfully launching two new courses, SEED investigators are developing an integrated curriculum connecting a series of courses and programs focused on sustainable development in the built environment. Students complete longer term projects through SEED -sponsored internships, community service and senior capstone design projects. A combination of hands-on laboratories and applied learning activities, community projects, etc. create a learning environment that cultivates innovation and inclusiveness, while building quantitative skills and expanding topical knowledge in sustainability science and engineering. Introductory SEED Courses EE80J Renewable Energy Systems* Spring Quarter 2009 - 2012 EE80J Renewable Energy Systems* Spring Quarter 2009 - 2012 Introduction to energy conversion and storage with emphasis on renewables Fundamental energy conversion limits Energy sources discussed: solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal fuel cells Analysis of alternative sources using scientific, economical, and social science concepts. Roadblocks for large scale implementation examined. Intro to latest research on solar cells and applications of nanotechnology on energy conversion and storage. Hands-on Laboratories Faculty -Baskin School of Engineering: Ali Shakouri, Mike Isaacson Faculty - Social Sciences Division: Ronnie Lipschutz (Politics), Melanie DuPuis (Sociology), Steve Gliessman (Environmental Studies), Ben Crow (Sociology) EE180J Advanced Renewable Energy Sources *EE180J Advanced Renewable Energy Sources EE80S Sustainable Engineering and Ecological Design Fall Quarter 2008 - 2011 EE80S Sustainable Engineering and Ecological Design Fall Quarter 2008 - 2011 Interactive Learning Activities Introduction to scientific, engineering and social principles in the design, deployment, and operation of resource-based human systems, and solutions sustaining these for future generations. Ecosystems Global energy resources Renewable energy sources Urban Planning and sustainable cities Transportation needs and alternatives Green building Social change & sustainability politics Agroecology & Food Systems Greening industry Green business Acknowledgments 1:Defining Sustainability Criteria 2: Measuring Carbon Footprints 3: Life Cycle Analysis of Biofuels I 4: Life Cycle Analysis of Biofuels II 5: Risk Assessment on Photovoltaics 6: Solar thermal demonstration 7: Coltan I: The Social Side of Life Cycle Analysis 8: Coltan II: Making Cell Phones More Sustainable Lab 1: Greenhouse effect Lab 2: Flywheel Lab 3: Solar path finder Lab 4: Photovoltaic motor Lab 5: Hydroelectric Lab 6: Wind turbine Lab 7: Thermoelectric Lab 8: Hydrogen fuel cell car http://classes.soe.ucsc.edu/ee080j/Spring09/ Dustin Mulvaney, James Barsimantov, Oxana Patchenko, Katie Monsen, Corina McKendry Engaged Interdisciplinary Learning Strength: Strength: SEED benefits from a strong collaboration between engineering and social sciences Weakness: Weakness: SEED needs to do more to recruit and retain students from ALL backgrounds Students also complete home energy audits during the first three weeks of the class. Teaching manual available. SEED