NS 380 - Energy Alternatives

Institution:

Bentley University

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level AST, BIO, CHM, GEO, or PHY Surveys the fundamental laws governing energy and energy sources - a subject of major international significance in today's worldwide economy. Applications of the production and uses of power sources including fossil fuel, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, solar energy, hydrodynamic resources, wind resources, biomass resources and geothermal reserves are discussed. The practicality, availability and environmental impact of these energy alternatives, as well as the associated short, medium and long term conservation strategies will be studied.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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