ESCI1040 — Energy Concepts
ESCI 1040 - Energy Concepts ESCI 1040 - Energy Concepts Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This course introduces students to the topic of energy and examines energy production, supply, efficiency, and future needs. It also explores the potential of solar, biomass, photovoltaics, wind, and other continuous flow sources: including crude oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear. The study of these energy concepts and processes will be conducted through both conceptual analysis and lab-like experiences/analysis. The impact of our current U.S. policy is viewed from an interdisciplinary approach that includes environmental, political, economic, and ethical considerations. MnTC Goals 3 Natural Science, 10 People/Environment Major Content Carbon and climate Emergent technologies Tidal energy Wave energy Fusion based nuclear energy Historical and current energy sources used by humans including traditional : Fossil fuels Nuclear energy Hydroelectric energy less traditional sources : Solar energy Wind power Biomass Introduction to basic energy concepts, the basics of physics, and introduction of units Renewable vs. non-renewable discussion Resource versus reserve discussion Use patterns and potentials of less traditional technologies Learning