PHYS 217 A: Energy Future: The Technical and Social Barriers to Large-Scale Sustainable Energy

Winter 2022
Meetings:
MW 1:30pm - 3:20pm / PAA A110
F 1:30pm - 2:20pm / PAA A110
SLN:
19252
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
Amal al-Wahish
Catalog Description:
Surveys the scientific, technological, and social barriers to large-scale renewable energy implementation. Includes discussion of solar, wind, nuclear, and other sustainable modalities; energy efficiency; large-scale energy storage; the greenhouse effect; and numerous domestic and international case studies of sustainable energy efforts. Offered: A.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Natural Sciences (NSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
June 25, 2025 - 1:55 pm