Energy and The Environment

Catalog description

Energy and the Environment provides a comprehensive background on energy and the environmental impacts of energy extraction and use for both fossil and non-fossil fuels. Topics include energy units and types, air pollution, the carbon climate connection and the pros and cons of alternative energy sources. Classroom activities and labs/field work focus on the quantification of energy use and the analysis of environmental data. 3 Lecture hours and 3 Lab hours. Prerequisites: GL 110 or GL 111 or GL 156, or PS 201 or PS 211. Offered: Spring, odd years.