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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENV 1800 - Sustainable Energy and the Environment
Credits: 3
This 3-credit course is suitable for science and non-science majors and is an introduction to the study of energy for electrical power generation and transportation, including sustainable and non-sustainable energy sources. This course investigates the relationship between population and consequences of increased energy demand, reliance on fossil fuels, anthropogenic climate change, and other impacts. Included is an examination of energy types including fossil fuels and nuclear power, as well as sustainable and renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, biofuels, fuel cells, and others. Electrical conservation and efficiency will be investigated. The social, economic and environmental impacts and effectiveness of these alternatives will be evaluated.
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 1600
Elective Code(s): LART, SCI
Additional Info: Required for Environmental Science: Sustainability majors.
Previous EVS* 130
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