Introduction to the science underpinning clean, renewable, and low-carbon energy resources and their implementation in various contexts. The course covers fundamental energy science and math; climate change; national and global energy trends; solar, wind, and hydro resources; photoelectric effect; photosynthesis; geothermal; and nuclear. Explore decarbonization of the energy system and integration of distributed energy resources.
Course ID
3
Department
Subject
Units
3
Notes
Formerly Introduction to Alternative Energy
Requisites
ADVISE: (Readiness for college-level English) or ESL 188
Transfer code
UC/CSU
Credit type
Credit/Degree Applicable
Lecture hours
Lec-52.5
Has field trips
0