ISAT 471. Transportation: Energy, Environment & Society

3.00
This course provides an overview of transportation’s role in energy demand, environmental change, and economic development. Domestic and global transportation trends are compared and their impacts on fossil fuel consumption, air pollution, climate, ecosystems, and social structure are analyzed. Contemporary technological, policy, and behavioral solutions are critically examined with an emphasis on alternative fuels, advanced vehicle architectures, and regulatory measures. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing Only