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Renewable Energy in Iceland - Summer 2010
Program Description
The goal of this program is to introduce students to renewable energy resources with particular emphasis on geothermal and hydropower energy. Iceland can serve as a model for the world in obtaining energy from renewable sources. Iceland already gets more than 80% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources and almost 100% of electrical production and heating, for industry and households, comes from renewable energy sources with zero carbon emission. This program will familiarize students with these critical issues by visiting some of the most advanced industries and research institutes in the field of renewable energy in Iceland.
Housing
Students will be housed in single private rooms at Keilir (School of Energy and Technology), Keflavik. The dorms have their own laundry facilities, gym, and entertainment room (pool tables and TV). At Keilir an indoor swimming pool and basket-ball stadium are also available for students. There are restaurants (pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs etc.) and a supermarket at Keilir. Keilir is connected to Keflavik and Reykjavik by very efficient and safe public transportation.
Program Dates
July 2 - July 17, 2010.
Application Deadline
March 1, 2010
A $300 nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of application.
The first program installment of $815 is due by April 1, 2010.
The second program installment of $815 is due by April 15, 2010.
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Program Cost
The total cost is $1930. This includes roundtrip airfare from Atlanta, accommodation, local transportation (field trips), some meals and admission costs. Tuition is paid separately. Cost is subject to change.
Scholarships are available for this program. Please visit: http://www.kennesaw.edu/studyabroad/financial.html for more information.
Courses
SA 4490: Use of Renewable Energy in Iceland (3 credit hours) There are no particular prerequisites for this course.
Contact
Dr. Sigurdur Greipsson, Associate Professor, Biology and Physics Department,
Office: Library Room 239; Tel. #: 770-420-4359; email: sgreipss@kennesaw.edu
Faculty Background
Dr. Sigurdur Greipsson was born and raised in Iceland. He obtained BS in biology from University of Iceland, Reykjavik. He worked for about five years in Iceland after completing PhD from University of East Anglia, UK. During this time he worked for governmental agency (Soil Conservation Service of Iceland) and was involved in reclamation works for the power industry at various sites.
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