PHYS 152 - Energy and Sustainability

This course will focus on the fundamental concept of energy, and its role in human society. Topics include the use of energy in daily life-transportation, heating, food, and electricity; sources and storage of energy-batteries, fuels, wind, solar, and nuclear energy; environmental impacts-air, water, and climate; and assessment of sustainability. The physics underlying each of these topics will be emphasized, and students will learn to quantitatively analyze and clearly communicate scientific information.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III
Instructional Method: Lecture
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Not offered: 2024-25
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, and design an experiment, collect data, or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.
Collect, interpret, and analyze data.