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May 06, 2024
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PHYS 271 - Energy in a Modern Society 3-4 hours
This course examines the usage of energy in our society. Understanding existing global demand and growth in need for energy is critical for understanding politics, economics, and environmentalism in our modern world. The many uses for energy in all its forms are addressed using concepts from physics. Current and future sources (fossil fuels, nuclear power, and alternative/renewable energy generation) will be examined. Capacity, limitations, efficiency, and the environmental impact of each source will be addressed. To satisfy the laboratory requirement, students must enroll for 4 semester hours and attend the laboratory section.
Listed also as NSC 271
Prerequisite(s): MATH 130 with a grade of C or better.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.
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