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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
  1. Batteries
  2. Energy use and future demand
  3. Heat transfer
  4. Insulation
  5. Light bulbs
  6. Liquid fuel
  7. Modes of transportation
  8. Solar energy
  9. Solid fuel
  10. Viscosity
  11. Windows

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

  1. calculate the amount of energy used in everyday activities
  2. identify ways to utilize energy in a more efficient manner.
  3. compare the cost-effectiveness of energy utilization in various situations.


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