CMES 2010 - Energy and Society

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

College of Mines and Earth Sciences

Description:

Energy moves through all Earth's systems. Ancient solar energy is stored in geologic reserves. Plants convert sunlight to sugars, providing the basis for how energy moves through organisms as food. The human legacy on Earth is intertwined with both these energy sources, which we leveraged to generate stunning technological advances while also creating some of the most pressing environmental and humanitarian issues ever faced. This course promotes an understanding of where energy comes from, how it is used in human society, and the benefits and trade-offs to different types of energy production - cross-cutting concepts important to informed citizens in the 21st century. This is a flipped course in which students engage with lectures and readings online, and class sessions are devoted to applying concepts, practicing skills, and engaging in experiential exercises to promote deeper understanding of course material.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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