Online Course - Fueling the Hydrogen Economy
Fueling the Hydrogen Economy is an online course developed by the EERC and the University of North Dakota (UND) Department of Continuing Education, focused on teaching students about the emerging hydrogen industry. Discover firsthand how hydrogen will be used as an alternative energy source and impact your overall quality of life.

Who should take the course?

This course is intended for anyone who wants to know about the future of hydrogen energy and its potential role in satisfying our nation’s energy needs including:

  • Middle-to-high school educators
  • Professionals in the energy industry
  • Graduate students

How do I participate online?

The course offers a unique blend of science disciplines. Students learn from and participate in self-checks, video/audio and text-based lectures, quizzes, animation, and graphic elements. The course will take you on virtual field trips, where you will gain access to teaching materials including lesson plans, handouts, and computer animation.

What lessons will be covered?
  1. Hydrogen Basics
  2. Hydrogen Production
  3. Hydrogen Storage
  4. Hydrogen Distribution
  5. Safety Concerns
  6. Fuel Cells
  7. The Hydrogen Economy
How will I be graded?

Participates earn one graduate professional development credit from UND upon completion of the course. You must complete a 25-point quiz at the end of the online lessons in order to receive credit for the course.

Meet the Instructors

Michael J. Holmes
Michael J. Holmes is a Deputy Associate Director for Research at the EERC, where he currently oversees fossil energy research, hydrogen production, and mercury control technology projects. Mr. Holmes received his M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from UND and B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics from Mayville State University.
 
Chad A. Wocken
Chad A. Wocken is a Senior Research Manager in Environmental Technologies at the EERC, where he currently works in a variety of program areas dealing with gas-processing technologies, hydrogen production and purification, renewable energy development, and environmental control. He holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from UND.
 
Tera D. Buckley
Tera D. Buckley is a Marketing Research Specialist at the EERC, where she plans, designs, and implements market research, education, and technology transfer activities. She has worked in the areas of industrial waste management, hydrogen, biomass, and agriculture. She received her B.B.A. degree in Marketing from UND.

How do I register?

To register for the course go to http://educators.und.edu/ and click on "Online Courses for Teachers."

The cost for this one-credit online course is US$125.

How do I receive professional development credits?

Call Continuing Education at (800) 342-8230 or (701) 777-4225.

Contact Information

For curriculum questions:
Tera Buckley, Course Instructor
Energy & Environmental Research Center
tbuckley@undeerc.org
(701) 777-5296

For professional development questions:
Kim Jones, Coordinator
UND Professional Development for Educators
kimjones@mail.und.edu
(701) 777-4225 or
(800) 342-8230

Course development was sponsored in part by the EERC’s National Center for Hydrogen Technology.