Mechanical Engineering Alternative Energy - Kettering University

Mechanical Engineering Alternative Energy from Kettering University is a Campus Bachelor Energy Management degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Alternative Energy specialty at Kettering University provides students with a unique hands-on experience in energy education. The existence of all forms of life on this planet depends upon the consumption of energy in one form or another. All life, from human beings to the plants and animals surrounding us, extract energy from our surroundings and convert it to usable forms. The food we consume, the solar rays that shine on us and the fires we burn are all forms of energy . We can get a significant amount of energy from renewable and abundant resources like the sun, wind, geothermal sources, water behind dams as well waves and tides. Unfortunately, we get most of our energy from less desirable sources such as fossil fuels which include petroleum, coal, and natural gas. Using fossil fuels as our primary energy source causes the following problems: Fossil fuels are non-renewable; they will eventually be depleted. As demand increases, the price of fossil fuels will rise. Fossil fuels cause environmental pollution such as smog and acid rain. Fossil fuels cause climate change. The so called greenhouse gases are causing damage to our climate. These gases are linked to global warming, hurricanes, damage to the ozone layer, droughts, and a rise in sea levels. To address the above issues, the Alternative Energy ME Specialty was created. This specialty will make a major contribution in energy education and is in line with the desire to become nationally energy-independent and to create new jobs in Michigan. View more details on Kettering University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Energy Management courses.