Environmental Science 280 - Energy and Society

Institution:

Allegheny College

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Description:

An overview of the domestic and international origins, drivers, and consequences of energy sources, uses, technologies, and conflicts. The range of current and future energy choices is stressed, as is the character of the current energy crisis as framed by processes of social adaptation, value transformation, technological change, and the struggle for influence in national and international arenas. Possible topics include "peak oil," climate change, biofuels for transportation, public communication strategies of multinational energy companies, building energy performance, and energy use and environmental/ health impacts in the Third World. Prerequisite: Environmental Science 110 is recommended but not required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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