Energy & Environment

Catalog description

This course takes an engineering approach to evaluating energy systems and their environmental impacts. Particular attention is focused upon multimedia environmental impacts to land, water, air, and climate -- all energy sources. In the beginning, students review the fundamental principles of energy, heat, work, power and efficiency. The students apply these concepts of physic, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and economics in evaluating various energy systems. Student evaluate major energy resources including advanced fossil-fuel, renewables, energy efficiency and conservation techniques, and nuclear power systems. The course also explores the full gamut of energy end uses as well -- electrical, space heating and cooling, transportation, and lighting. The course emphasizes group project work and includes a special project for graduate credit. Shares lecture with ENVE 514, with additional expectations for graduation credit.