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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 143 - Energy Technology and Society

Credit(s): 3
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Component: Lecture
Basic principles of physics are applied to discuss forms of energy (mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical and nuclear), and how energy is derived from sources such as coal, petroleum, solar, and nuclear fission and fusion. Environmental consequences of energy use are treated.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with ENEP 143 . PREREQ: College algebra.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE5C: Reason Scientifically