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Apr 25, 2024
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ESCI 1045 - Energy Concepts Lab Credits: 1 Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab 2 Course Description: This laboratory course examines various energy concepts through hands-on learning. Topics will include, but are not limited to: liquid fuels, solid fuels, biomass, wind, solar, insulation, heat storage, pollution and conservation. MnTC Goals 3 Natural Science, 10 People/Environment
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1040 or concurrently enrolled, and arithmetic assessment score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra assessment score of 76 or higher OR assessment score/ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or above OR completion MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage students who score below 64 to meet with an advisor or counselor to discuss their review and course options PRIOR to Math assessment retesting or registering for a MATH course. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content
- Batteries
- Energy use and future demand
- Heat transfer
- Insulation
- Light bulbs
- Liquid fuel
- Modes of transportation
- Solar energy
- Solid fuel
- Viscosity
- Windows
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- calculate the amount of energy used in everyday activities
- identify ways to utilize energy in a more efficient manner.
- compare the cost-effectiveness of energy utilization in various situations.
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