INNV 423 - Innovations in Energy and Sustainability

(1 unit)

This course introduces students to the pathways by which discoveries in energy and sustainability progress toward commercialization. Each offering of the course will focus on a specific theme (e.g., renewable energy, energy storage, sustainable materials, smart grids), featuring guest lectures, case study discussions, and reflection assignments. The emphasis is on exposure and discussion, preparing students for future courses involving team projects and innovation competitions.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and describe key stages in commercialization (discovery → development → adoption) within the selected energy and sustainability theme.
2. recognize technical, regulatory, and market challenges in translating innovations for the chosen sector.
3. critically analyze case studies of energy and sustainability innovations relevant to the theme.
4. engage with experts from the energy and sustainability sector.

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