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Spring 2023
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| ENVI 103 - ENERGY,ENVIRONMENT,CLIMATE CH |
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Prerequisites: MATH 020 Elementary Algebra or a satisfactory score on the placement test
ENVI 103 provides a broad introduction to energy issues as they relate to generation options, utilization and environmental impacts. Topics include overviews of traditional carbon-based energy sources, nuclear options and sustainable energy technologies such as solar, wind, biofuels and hydrogen. The crucial link between energy and climate change will be examined. The environmental consequences of energy choices on local and global scales will be discussed and integrated throughout the course. Topics will be evaluated by applying basic scientific principles to real world problems. Existing and potential energy policy options at an international, national, state and local level will also be explored.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: Academic Schedule Types: Lecture Science Tech Engineer Math Division Science and Engineering Department Course Attributes: Free Elective, General Education, Science General Education  View Textbook Info
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