ENV108 — Renewable Energy
ENV 108 - Renewable Energy ENV 108 - Renewable Energy 3 Course Description: An examination of the need for sustainability in our use of energy resources. We will discuss the problems with dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels, including energy insecurity, air pollution, and global warming. Alternatives to be explored include: conservation, solar energy, wind power, hydropower, biomass, and hydrogen fuel cells. Students will conduct personal energy audits and cost-benefit analyses. Additionally, environmental, science, and economic data will be analyzed and “energy in the news” articles will be used to highlight developments in this rapidly changing field. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): N/A Course Student Learning
Prerequisites: ENG109, MAT080