Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisite: PHYS 2010 or 2020 or 2110 or 2120, and MATH 1210.
Requirement Designation:
International Requirement
Description
An introduction to the global issues of environment and sustainability for students in science and engineering. This course addresses the relationship between energy use and the environment through the fundamental laws of physics. This quantitative course is meant to provide a scientific foundation for understanding the energetic and environmental issues facing our country and world so that students can make informed contributions to the ever-evolving debate surrounding this important global issue.