PHYS 356 - Energy And The Environment

Institution:

Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course is intended to convey the nature of energy and its effects on technology and environment to the student. A basic explanation of fundamental concepts as well as the origin, forms, uses and distribution of energy will be discussed. Energy sources, such as fossil fuels, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, and tidal, will be discussed in terms of their supply, cost and effects on the environment. During the course practical problems will be solved and demonstration experiments presented. Prerequisite: PHYS210 College Physics I. Day Course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.WIT.EDU

Phone Number:

(617) 989-4590

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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