FYSE1052A-S24
Energy Systems Climate Change
Envisioning Future Energy Systems in a Time of Climate Change
Energy is crucial to human survival and prosperity, yet the energy generation systems of the past ~150 years have created a warming climate. How might we provide more energy to more people with fewer negative impacts on Earth’s environment and its inhabitants? In this seminar, we will compare different primary energy sources such as fossil fuels, solar, nuclear, and wind in order to assess various pathways to a decarbonized future. Readings will include excerpts from government reports, scientific literature, popular media, as well as guest speakers.
Energy is crucial to human survival and prosperity, yet the energy generation systems of the past ~150 years have created a warming climate. How might we provide more energy to more people with fewer negative impacts on Earth’s environment and its inhabitants? In this seminar, we will compare different primary energy sources such as fossil fuels, solar, nuclear, and wind in order to assess various pathways to a decarbonized future. Readings will include excerpts from government reports, scientific literature, popular media, as well as guest speakers.
- Term:
- Spring 2024
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 438(MBH 438)
- Schedule:
- 12:45pm-2:00pm on Monday, Wednesday at MBH 438 (Feb 12, 2024 to May 13, 2024)
1:10pm-2:00pm on Friday at AXN 229 (Feb 12, 2024 to May 13, 2024) - Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Ben Cotts
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22795
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1052
- Section Identifier:
- A