Course Catalog - 2014-2015

     

ENST 307 - ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Long Title: ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Department: Environmental Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 OR (MATH 111 AND MATH 112) AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)
Description: This course explores the physical principles of energy use and its impacts on Earth's environment and climate. Topics will include energy mechanics, climate change, and the environmental impacts and future prospects of various fossil fuel and alternative energy sources. Cross-list: CEVE 307, ESCI 307. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 111.