ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT: NO LAB (SC2040N)

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This is a conceptual physics course for non-scientists. It discusses the principles of physics involved in the production, distribution and consumption of energy using various types of fuel. It also considers the environmental issues related to the use of fossil fuels from a scientific viewpoint. Renewable sources of energy and the economic and political implications of their development as well as ways of conserving energy are also discussed.
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Code: 
SC2040N
Name: 
ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT: NO LAB
Discipline: 
SC (Science)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will develop a basic understanding of energy, ecology, sustainability, and the anthropogenic impact on the environment of energy use and transition.
  2. Students will demonstrate written and oral presentation skills to communicate scientific knowledge related to energy transition.
  3. Students will think critically about possible means of preventing, adapting to, or mitigating major threats to the environment.

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Term Code Name
Fall 2024 SC2040N ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT: NO LAB

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