PH 253 - Energy and the Environment

Institution:

Capitol Technology University

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Description:

This course covers fundamentals of energy generation (conversion), current diversity of energy resources from fossil fuels to renewable and alternative sources, and environmental impact of the generation and use of energy. Topics include the availability, economics and environmental consequences of energy generation, distribution and consumption from oil, coal, gas, hydrogen, nuclear, wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, biomass and other alternative sources currently under development and study by the scientific and engineering communities. Efficient use of energy in the domestic, transportation and industrial sectors will be discussed. In addition to exams and quizzes, students will be required to research selected topics of interest in order to enhance their understanding of the most recent advances in the fields of energy and the environment. This course may be used as a general, technical, science or engineering elective. Prerequisite: PH-201.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.capitol-college.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 369-2800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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