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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024
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EEPS 582 001 (CRN: 25034)
ENERGY TRANSITION GEOSCIENCES
Long Title: GEOSCIENCES FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Ajo-Franklin, Jonathan
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 11
Enrollment data as of: 21-MAR-2025 1:08PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: A broad introduction to the intersection between the energy transition and geoscience. The focus will be on subsurface technologies relevant to carbon mitigation, low carbon power, energy storage, and critical materials, while also introducing the climate and resource drivers for this transition. The course will introduce fundamental concepts, applications to subsurface systems, and their impact on the future of energy production and utilization. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101/102 or equivalent; PHYS 101/102 or equivalent; competence in a structured programming language.