PHYS 308 - Sustainable Energy Systems

Units: 3
Project-based course; Science of climate change and its relation to energy systems; student projects have high impact on their campus carbon emissions. Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in physics relating to climate science and energy systems. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the challenges and problems associated with the use of various energy sources, including fossil fuels, with regard to future supply and the environment.
Develop an understanding of the concepts of energy, power and work with regards to energy consumption and production and climate change.
Convert units of energy and power to quantify energy demands and make comparisons among energy uses, resources, and technologies.
Assess the advantages and limitations of various strategies for clean energy on a college campus.