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