Module #1 Introduction to Marine Renewable Energy Overview of the importance of marine renewable energy, its potential, and the course objectives
Module #2 Types of Marine Renewable Energy Introduction to different types of marine renewable energy sources, including tidal, wave, ocean thermal, and offshore wind energy
Module #3 Global Status of Marine Renewable Energy Current state of marine renewable energy development around the world, including installed capacity, policies, and projects
Module #4 Tidal Energy Fundamentals Basic principles of tidal energy, including tidal cycles, tidal ranges, and energy extraction methods
Module #5 Tidal Energy Technologies Overview of different tidal energy technologies, including barrages, tidal stream generators, and oscillating water columns
Module #6 Wave Energy Fundamentals Basic principles of wave energy, including wave dynamics, wave energy conversion, and wave energy resources
Module #7 Wave Energy Technologies Overview of different wave energy technologies, including point absorbers, oscillating water columns, and attenuators
Module #8 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Fundamentals Basic principles of OTEC, including temperature gradients, heat exchangers, and energy conversion
Module #9 OTEC Technologies Overview of different OTEC technologies, including closed-cycle, open-cycle, and hybrid systems
Module #10 Offshore Wind Energy Fundamentals Basic principles of offshore wind energy, including wind resource assessment, turbine design, and installation methods
Module #11 Offshore Wind Energy Technologies Overview of different offshore wind energy technologies, including monopile, jacket, and floating foundations
Module #12 Marine Renewable Energy Resource Assessment Methods and tools for assessing marine renewable energy resources, including measurement campaigns and numerical modeling
Module #13 Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental impacts of marine renewable energy development, including effects on marine ecosystems, noise pollution, and habitat disruption
Module #14 Socio-Economic Impacts of Marine Renewable Energy Socio-economic impacts of marine renewable energy development, including job creation, energy security, and coastal community engagement
Module #15 Grid Connection and Power Transmission Challenges and solutions for connecting marine renewable energy devices to the grid, including power transmission, distribution, and storage
Module #16 Mooring and Installation Methods Overview of different mooring and installation methods for marine renewable energy devices, including anchoring, suction buckets, and gravity bases
Module #17 Maintenance and Operations Challenges and strategies for maintaining and operating marine renewable energy devices, including inspection, repair, and replacement
Module #18 Economic and Financial Analysis Economic and financial analysis of marine renewable energy projects, including cost-benefit analysis, levelized cost of energy, and financing options
Module #19 Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Overview of policy and regulatory frameworks for marine renewable energy development, including international agreements, national policies, and permitting processes
Module #20 Public Acceptance and Community Engagement Importance of public acceptance and community engagement in marine renewable energy development, including stakeholder analysis and communication strategies
Module #21 Innovative Materials and Technologies Recent advances and innovations in materials and technologies for marine renewable energy devices, including advanced composites, coatings, and sensors
Module #22 Marine Renewable Energy and Climate Change Role of marine renewable energy in mitigating climate change, including carbon emission reduction, air pollution reduction, and climate resilience
Module #23 International Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing Importance of international cooperation and knowledge sharing in marine renewable energy development, including collaborative research, joint projects, and capacity building
Module #24 Future Directions and Emerging Trends Future directions and emerging trends in marine renewable energy development, including floating wind, tidal range, and ocean thermal energy storage
Module #25 Case Studies and Real-World Examples In-depth analysis of real-world marine renewable energy projects, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
Module #26 Group Project:Developing a Marine Renewable Energy Project Students work in groups to develop a marine renewable energy project, including feasibility study, design, and implementation plan
Module #27 Individual Project:Research Paper on Marine Renewable Energy Students prepare an individual research paper on a selected topic in marine renewable energy, including literature review, methodology, and results
Module #28 Guest Lecture:Industry Expert Insights Industry expert shares insights and experiences on marine renewable energy development, including challenges, opportunities, and best practices
Module #29 Panel Discussion:Marine Renewable Energy and the Energy Transition Panel discussion on the role of marine renewable energy in the energy transition, including contributions from industry, academia, and government
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Marine Renewable Energy Development career
