PHYSC110 — Energy & Environment
4.0 HR. (TC) Prerequisite: Approved reading placement score, or equivalent. This course provides students not majoring in science with an opportunity to study world energy and environmental problems while learning basic concepts of physical science. It surveys topics of availability of energy resources, storage and consumption of energy, alternate sources of energy, and measurement and management of energy as they relate to our planet's life-support capabilities. Recommended for students who desire to build a background of information useful in keeping abreast of future developments in areas such as construction, transportation, industry, business, agriculture, economics and marketing. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. (P9 900L)