PHYS 228. Energy and the Environment.
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PHYS 228
Energy and the Environment.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Energy fundamentals, generation of electricity, heat engines, fossil fuel production and consumption, local and global effects, economic impact, transportation, and pollution and environmental impact of energy use. Non-renewable energy sources (fossil fuels, nuclear) and renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal).
- Winter
- Prerequisites: CEGEP Physics or PHYS 102 or PHYS 142 or permission of the instructor
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken PHYS 184.
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