History of energy use by humans; utilization of renewable energy sources; energy and agriculture; energy and mineral resources; options for electricity generation; nuclear energy; risks of accidents in large systems, e.g. nuclear plants, hydroelectric dams. Guest lectures. Precludes additional credit for TSES 3000 and TSES 3500. Prerequisite(s): at least second-year standing.Lectures and workshops three hours per week.
History of energy use by humans; utilization of renewable energy sources; energy and agriculture; energy and mineral resources; options for electricity generation; nuclear energy; risks of accidents in large systems, e.g. nuclear plants, hydroelectric dams. Guest lectures. Precludes additional credit for TSES 3000 and TSES 3500. Prerequisite(s): at least second-year standing.Lectures and workshops three hours per week.