ESCI 1040 - Energy Concepts

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces students to the topic of energy and examines energy production, supply, efficiency, and future needs. It also explores the potential of solar, biomass, photovoltaics, wind, and other continuous flow sources: including crude oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear. The study of these energy concepts and processes will be conducted through both conceptual analysis and lab-like experiences/analysis. The impact of our current U.S. policy is viewed from an interdisciplinary approach that includes environmental, political, economic, and ethical considerations.
MnTC Goals
3 Natural Science, 10 People/Environment

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment with ESCI 1045.

Major Content

Carbon and climate
Emergent technologies Tidal energy Wave energy Fusion based nuclear energy
Historical and current energy sources used by humans including traditional : Fossil fuels Nuclear energy Hydroelectric energy less traditional sources : Solar energy Wind power Biomass
Introduction to basic energy concepts, the basics of physics, and introduction of units
Renewable vs. non-renewable discussion
Resource versus reserve discussion
Use patterns and potentials of less traditional technologies

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

present historical and recent data with a focus on energy consumption in the U.S.
explain the current and future U.S. energy supply mix
discuss the various factors related to alternative energy sources
provide information on relative to the environmental impacts of our energy use decisions

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ESCI 1040 - Energy Concepts