56-1630 Energy & the Environment

This course deals with the fundamentals of the science of energy and its applications. What is energy, how many different energy types are there, how do we measure it and what are the laws that govern it? The course also discusses the different types of commercially produced energy and the advantages and disadvantages of each type. A particular focus will be given to the impact of energy practices on global climate change. The course includes a class debate and a field trip, and requires the completion of a final project with an energy theme.

3 Credits
SC