Module #1 Introduction to Marine Renewable Energy Overview of the importance of marine renewable energy and its role in the transition to a low-carbon economy
Module #2 Global Energy Landscape and Marine Renewable Energy Review of the current global energy landscape and the potential of marine renewable energy to meet increasing energy demands
Module #3 Types of Marine Renewable Energy Introduction to the different types of marine renewable energy, including tidal, wave, ocean thermal, and offshore wind energy
Module #4 Tidal Energy Fundamentals Principles of tidal energy, including tidal cycles, energy extraction, and environmental considerations
Module #5 Tidal Energy Technologies Overview of tidal energy technologies, including barrages, tidal stream generators, and tidal kites
Module #6 Tidal Energy Project Development and Case Studies Examining the development of tidal energy projects, including feasibility studies, permitting, and implementation
Module #7 Wave Energy Fundamentals Principles of wave energy, including wave dynamics, energy extraction, and environmental considerations
Module #8 Wave Energy Technologies Overview of wave energy technologies, including buoys, oscillating water columns, and point absorbers
Module #9 Wave Energy Project Development and Case Studies Examining the development of wave energy projects, including feasibility studies, permitting, and implementation
Module #10 OTEC Fundamentals Principles of OTEC, including thermodynamic cycles, energy extraction, and environmental considerations
Module #11 OTEC Technologies Overview of OTEC technologies, including closed-cycle, open-cycle, and hybrid systems
Module #12 OTEC Project Development and Case Studies Examining the development of OTEC projects, including feasibility studies, permitting, and implementation
Module #13 Offshore Wind Energy Fundamentals Principles of offshore wind energy, including wind resource assessment, turbines, and foundations
Module #14 Offshore Wind Energy Technologies Overview of offshore wind energy technologies, including monopiles, jackets, and floating foundations
Module #15 Offshore Wind Energy Project Development and Case Studies Examining the development of offshore wind energy projects, including feasibility studies, permitting, and implementation
Module #16 Environmental Impacts of Marine Renewable Energy Assessing the environmental impacts of marine renewable energy, including effects on marine ecosystems and species
Module #17 Social Impacts of Marine Renewable Energy Examining the social impacts of marine renewable energy, including effects on coastal communities and fisheries
Module #18 Mitigating Environmental and Social Impacts Strategies for minimizing environmental and social impacts of marine renewable energy projects
Module #19 Economics of Marine Renewable Energy Cost-benefit analysis of marine renewable energy projects, including financial models and risk assessment
Module #20 Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Marine Renewable Energy Overview of policy and regulatory frameworks for marine renewable energy, including international agreements and national laws
Module #21 Financing Marine Renewable Energy Projects Examining financing options for marine renewable energy projects, including public and private sector investment
Module #22 Technical Challenges in Marine Renewable Energy Overview of technical challenges in marine renewable energy, including device design, installation, and maintenance
Module #23 Materials and Corrosion in Marine Renewable Energy Examining the role of materials and corrosion in marine renewable energy devices and infrastructure
Module #24 Grid Integration and Electrical Infrastructure Challenges and solutions for grid integration and electrical infrastructure for marine renewable energy projects
Module #25 Future of Marine Renewable Energy Trends and outlook for the marine renewable energy industry, including emerging technologies and innovations
Module #26 Research and Development in Marine Renewable Energy Overview of current research and development in marine renewable energy, including academic and industry initiatives
Module #27 Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Importance of global collaboration and knowledge sharing in advancing marine renewable energy development
Module #28 Capstone Project:Marine Renewable Energy Development Students will work on a capstone project to develop a marine renewable energy project, including feasibility studies, permitting, and implementation
Module #29 Career Development in Marine Renewable Energy Examining career paths and opportunities in the marine renewable energy industry
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Marine Renewable Energy career
