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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ERS 191 - Energy in the Earth System


Energy in the Earth System - Explores the Earth Science concepts that underlie energy, energy sources, energy distribution and flow, and the role of energy in climate. We will consider the ways in which society interacts with and extracts energy from the Earth System, the energy balance of Earth and the climate implications of energy use, and gain an understanding of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

 

General Education Requirements: This course satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge, and Quantitative Literacy requirements.

Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer

Credits: 3