PHYS 1101 - Energy - Present and Future

Prerequisite: MATH 1108 or MATH 1104. Intended primarily for business and liberal arts students. Explores the nature, role, and economic impact of energy in our society. Topics include the nature and growth of energy consumption, physical limits to energy production and consumption, environmental effects, and comparisons of energy alternatives. Special emphasis on the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of nuclear power as well as energy sources of the future such as fast-breeder reactors, fusion, solar, and geothermal power. 3 credits