PHYS 228 — Energy and the Environment

Energy fundamentals, generation of electricity, heat engines, fossil fuel production and consumption, local and global effects, economic impact, transportation, and pollution and environmental impact of energy use. Non-renewable energy sources (fossil fuels, nuclear) and renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal).

Credits: 3
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Physics
Prerequisites: CEGEP Physics or PHYS 102 or PHYS 142 or permission of the instructor