PHYS 319 - Environmental Physics

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course deals with the flow of energy in natural and human-made systems. Building on the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and the general principles of classical mechanics, the concepts of energy and entropy are quantitatively applied to natural ecosystems and various energy resources, such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, hydropower, wind, tides, solar power, etc. These resources are also discussed in terms of the societal and environmental impacts of the associated technologies. Prerequisites: ENV 110 and PHYS 261 or 256 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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