PHYS 068 - Energy Science and Technology

FC NSMA QFR

4 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of issues associated with the generation and consumption of energy in modern society. Topics to be covered include the sun’s energy; electric energy production, distribution, and storage; the hydrogen economy; and energy use in transportation, buildings, and industry. Technologies discussed include photovoltaic and wind energy, nuclear power, heat pumps, fuel cells, and hybrid cars.