Sustainable Energy Systems
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Course Information
Subject code
ENVS
Subject Code Description
Environmental Science/Studies
Course Number
6030
Catalog Title
Sustainable Energy Systems
Course Description
This course examines energy systems, including resource estimation, environmental effects and economics. The current mix of energy sources and technologies are examined along with sustainable options, with an emphasis on quantitative analysis based on scientific principles (thermodynamics and kinetics). Sustainable energy options examined include nuclear energy, biofuels, hydropower, ocean, geothermal, wind and solar energy.
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following major(s)
CSS - Sustain & Security Studies, MASU - Sustainability, MSMS - Marine Science, NSSS - Nat Security & Strateg Studies
Restricted to the following student level(s)
GR - Graduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated