Environmental Studies 275 - Energy and the Environment

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St Lawrence University

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Description:

An overview of the history of energy production and consumption and associated environmental effects in North America is followed by a look toward the next 20 years. An analysis of energy production and consumption serves as the background for an in-depth study of energy alternatives for the future. Each option is viewed in terms of its effect on the natural and social environment. Special emphasis is given to regional energy concerns, such as hydroelectric power, appropriate technology and alternative sources, including wood, solar and wind. A large segment of the course details strategies for reducing energy consumption and the associated benefits. Practical applications of alternative technologies and conservation, employ the program's Ecological Sustainability Landscape as a laboratory. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 101.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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