Energy and Environment
General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
208
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Energy forms, resources and conversions. Past and present patterns of energy use. Projections of future demand and supplies of energy. Resources and technologies of future energy alternatives. Environmental problems and conservation strategies associated with energy use.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
03, 10
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Calculate and communicate details of energy from a physics perspective.
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding for physical properties of fossil fuels, global usage, and depletion models.
Outcome
Identify renewable energy sources, opportunities and challenges.
Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of global effect of burning fossil fuels.