ERS 107 - Energy, Environment, & Climate

Explores the Earth Science concepts that underlie energy, energy sources, the environmental impacts of energy use, 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, the climate and environmental implications of energy use, and gain an understanding of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

General Education Requirements: Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Quantitative Literacy

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Credits: 3