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PHYS 215H. Energy and the Environment [C3T1G2]

3.00
Crosslisted: PHYS 215 

Energy use, sources and trends; fossil fuels, heat-work conversions, thermodynamic restrictions and electric power production; nuclear fission reactors and fusion energy; solar energy and technologies; alternative energy sources; energy storage; energy conservation; issues of waste and safety. Environmental, social and economic aspects will be discussed. Not open to ISAT majors scheduled to take ISAT 212  as part of their degree requirements. May be used for general education credit.