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Overview
On Understanding Biological Energy at Royal Holloway, University of London by FutureLearn, you’ll learn what energy actually is and how living things acquire and convert it.
Key facts
You’ll find out how biological energy is stored and released in fossil fuels and what advances in agriculture mean for feeding the world’s growing population.As you explore biological energy in industry, you’ll consider the ways science can help us to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels as well as ways we might use and learn from plants to provide energy in the future.
You’ll also discover the concept of ‘energy overload’ and how it is threatening our bodies’ energy balance today.
Programme Structure
Topics:
Human energy: Humans as chemotrophs; Chemical energy from food; Mitochondria; ion gradients and ATP
Photosynthesis: Green plants and autotrophic bacteria; Solar energy to food; Oxygenation and evolution
Industrial energy: Fossil fuels; Biomass; Artificial photosynthesis
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Biology Sustainable Energy View 26 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for young learners who have studied at least GCSE science (chemistry, biology, or physics) and are interested in pursuing the connections between these subjects.
It will be of particular interest to those looking to study the life sciences at university level.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents74 USD / full≈ 74 USD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents74 USD / full≈ 74 USD / full
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