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Welcome This class is currently closed. This is a directed readings course that studies the energy resources and policies in use and under development in the world's most populous nation. As a country undergoing rapid and sustained economic growth, China's decisions as to how to meet its energy requirements will affect global energy markets and impact the global environment. This course will focus on the areas of major impact that are forecast and will present a comparative analysis of China's energy management strategies. Readings This course will meet ten times during the Winter term. Each meeting will address a different topic for discussion from a series of selected readings. Nothing will be available for purchase at the Stanford bookstore -- readings will be distributed on CourseWork and in class. All students should plan to establish an account and be signed into CourseWork in order to obtain the literature assigned. Field Trip Information The course will culminate in a two week trip to China to observe energy facilities and initiatives, thematically moving from dark to light -- fossil fuels to renewables and end-use efficiency. Students who attend the weekly meetings to discuss assigned readings but do not go on the trip to China will receive one unit of credit. Students who attend the weekly meetings and go to China will receive two. The actual cost of the trip is estimated to be in the range of $3,800 per person. MAP is offering a funding subsidy to enrolled students that will bring the cost down to $2,000. The MAP Sustainable Energy Student Travel Grant pays $1,800 in travel costs per grantee in exchange for a pledge by the grantee to perform 50 hours of volunteer work during the 2006 calendar year in the sustainable energy arena. Further details about this subsidy offer will be made available in class. In addition, efforts will be made to highlight possible grants and other funding sources that may be pursued to offset travel costs. Please visit the trip itinerary page for additional details. General Course Information
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