Summer II, July 2023
Sustainable Energy
Switzerland
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Energy is an indispensable factor for the economic growth, development and is essential to modern society. Worldwide energy consumption is rapidly increasing, while currently most primary sources of energy are unsustainable. Renewable energy has the potential to meet demand with a much smaller environmental footprint and can help to alleviate other pressing problems. Efforts to reduce energy and its sustainability must include a thorough understanding of our energy resources.
During this 11-day program engineering students will have the chance to get an in depth look into how the Swiss approach the topic, and which resources and technologies are currently in use to protect and improve the conditions of our planet.
"Switzerland has been a leader in sustainability, both in its national policies and in crafting international agreements. In 2017, it was named one of the top five countries achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals" (Gregory, What We Can Learn From Switzerland’s Sustainability, Discover Magazine, May 2022).
SCHOLARSHIPS
For registration and scholarship information --->
https://tamuk-abroad.via-trm.com/program_brochure/13950
Application Deadline:
April 30, 2023 12:00pm (US/Central)
Currently available scholarships:
$1200 TAMUK Global Engagement Scholarship
$1000 College of Engineering Scholarship
$500 Engineering Dean Support for GPA above 3.5
TAMUK Office of Global Engagement
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research
• Einstein House
• Bern University
• Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
• Grimsel Power Plant
• Entlebuch Biosphere
• Repower Power Plant
• Romantik Hotel
PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Roundtrip Airfare (Corpus Christi -
• 10 Nights of Accommodation
• All Ground Transportation
• Daily Continental Breakfast
• Welcome & Farewell Dinners
• Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
• Full Time Local Guide
• 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
• Travelers Health Insurance & Liability Insurance
• Tips & Gratuities
Travel cost: $3995
Total cost after scholarships: $1795
Total cost with GPA above 3.5: $1295
COURSE WORK
Title: Fundamental of Sustainable Energy
EEEN 4336, MEEN 4336, AEEN 4336, CEEN 4336, EVEN 4336, CSEN 4336, and CHEN 4336
Time: Summer II, 2023
Course: Technical Elective for Undergraduates, 3 credits
Prerequisites: Engineering major with more than 60 credits, Junior Standing
Mode of study: Study abroad followed by 3 weeks of online lectures
Online Lectures:
Solar Thermal Power Generation
Photovoltaic Power Generation
Wind Power Generation
Geothermal Energy
Biomass Energy
Energy Management
Venue Pictures
Entlebuch Biosphere
