2023-2024 Catalog

PHYS 370 Energy Physics

This course will provide students with a comprehensive and practical view of energy by investigating physical concepts related the way we use energy, energy sources, and connections between energy and broader systems like climate. Topics will include an overview of energy from a physics perspective with a focus on renewable energy including nuclear, solar, and wind power, fossil fuels, energy storage, and energy conservation.

Credits

4 units

Core Requirements Met

  • Mathematics/Science