http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/t213
<div><p>You'll have access to a module website, which includes:</p><ul><li>a week-by-week study planner</li><li>course-specific module materials</li><li>audio and video content</li><li>assessment details and submission section</li><li>online tutorial access</li><li>access to student and tutor group forums.</li></ul><p>You'll also be provided with the printed module textbook, Everett, B., Peake, S. and Warren, J. (2020)<em>Energy Systems and Sustainability, Power for a Sustainable Future</em>(3rd edn). Due to unforeseen circumstances, it's unlikely the printed copy will reach you for the start of your module. We expect it to be delivered by January 2021. In the meantime, an electronic version is available on the module website.</p></div>
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Can nuclear power, carbon capture and storage or renewable energy sources provide solutions to the problem of global warming? Explore the issues linked to energy and sustainability.
T213
Energy and sustainability
<div><p>Are fossil fuels running out? Can nuclear power, carbon capture and storage or renewable energy sources provide solutions to the problem of global warming? How can we provide clean, safe, sustainable energy supplies for the UK, and the world, despite increasing population levels and affluence? In this module you will look at the basic principles underlying the design and efficient use of energy and energy supply systems. Using a range of study materials and online activities, you will learn to use the appropriate scientific and mathematical techniques applied to energy related issues.</p></div>
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/t213
T213