ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT in Fall 2024 (SC2040)

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.

*Lab required.

Term: 
Fall 2024
Discipline: 
SC (Science)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
CCS
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Exam Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 09:00
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
SC2040LLAB AND (MA1005 OR MA1005CCM OR MA1005GE120 OR MA1020 OR MA1020CCM OR MA1020GE120 OR MA1025CCM OR MA1025GE120 OR MA1030 OR MA1030CCM OR MA1030GE120 OR MA1910CCM OR MA1091 OR MA1091CCM OR MA1091GE120 OR MA1010 OR MA1010GE120 OR MA1099CCI OR MA1099CCIM OR CCMCCM OR ELECMA-30)

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