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PHYS 1020 - Energy and the Environment


This course is a study of the interplay of energy production and use, advances in technology, and their effects on the environment. Topics covered include energy fundamentals, fossil fuels, generation of electricity, solar and other renewable energy sources, nuclear energy, energy conservation, transportation, air pollution, and their global effects. The course is intended to give students the tools to think critically and make informed decisions about energy use in their daily lives. Mathematical skills at the level of introductory algebra are required.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or MATH 1110 or MATH 1140 or MATH 1160 or MATH 1180 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1230 or MATH 1700 or MATH 1710 or MATH 2000, with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent; or ACT Math score in the range from 20 to 36 inclusive; or SAT Math score in the range from 490 to 800 inclusive.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications. This course may not be applied toward either a major or minor in Physics.



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