CHE 5600
Energy Outlook and Technology Options
Course Description
Pre-Requisite(s):
4th year or higher standings in SEAS or Instructor Permission
This course is intended to educate scientifically literate persons on the status of the energy challenge and to motivate them to contribute to solutions for energy needs. Historic patterns and future predictions for energy consumption, production and resources are reviewed, with a particular focus on transportation fuels and electric power generation. Challenges for fossil fuels, renewable energy and nuclear energy are discussed.
