FYSE1199A-F12
Smart Energy Choices
Smart Energy Choices
As readers of the popular press, we are deluged with information about the strengths and limitations of many energy sources. Using the tools of quantitative thermodynamics, we will compare and contrast fossil fuels and nuclear energy, as well as alternative energy sources such as plant-derived biofuels, hydrogen (in combustion and fuel cells), solar power and wind power. We will also examine the economic and environmental consequences of each of these energy sources. It is strongly required that students have a full year of high school chemistry and physics. 3 hrs. sem/3 hrs. lab
As readers of the popular press, we are deluged with information about the strengths and limitations of many energy sources. Using the tools of quantitative thermodynamics, we will compare and contrast fossil fuels and nuclear energy, as well as alternative energy sources such as plant-derived biofuels, hydrogen (in combustion and fuel cells), solar power and wind power. We will also examine the economic and environmental consequences of each of these energy sources. It is strongly required that students have a full year of high school chemistry and physics. 3 hrs. sem/3 hrs. lab
- Term:
- Fall 2012
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 530(MBH 530)
- Schedule:
- 9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at MBH 530 (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012)
1:30pm-4:15pm on Friday at MBH 560 (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Jeff Byers
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92891
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1199
- Section Identifier:
- A