ENV 108 - Renewable Energy

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Description:

An examination of the need for sustainability in our use of energy resources. We will discuss the problems with dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels, including energy insecurity, air pollution, and global warming. Alternatives to be explored include: conservation, solar energy, wind power, hydropower, biomass, and hydrogen and fuel cells. Students will conduct personal energy audits and cost-benefit analyses. Additionally, environmental, science, and economic data will be analyzed and 'energy in the news' articles will be used to highlight developments in this rapidly changing field. Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and MAT 060 (MA 1101). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75. General Education Electives: Science Intensive Value: Technology/Environment/Health

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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