PHYS 530 - Energy and the Environment

4 credit hours
This course includes the study of the basic concepts of energy supply, storage, conversion, and end use. Throughout history, mankind has improved his quality of life by making use of energy resources. The use of these energy resources has always had environmental impacts and consequences. Our Modern lifestyle is completely dependent upon the availability of affordable energy resources. Supply disruptions in the past three decades have demonstrated this dependence. Forecasts of remaining finite energy resources will be presented. The selection among alternatives for energy resources for meeting present and future energy needs will be studied. Includes guest speakers, labs and field trips.Course Delivery Methods: WEB