Energy and Society

3 Credits

Addresses the question of how the world's energy needs will be met based on available resources, technology, environmental concerns, economics, personal choices, and nation and international policy. Develops quantitative reasoning skills necessary to make informed decisions. Compares energy use, resources, and policy in different countries. This course affords students the ability to critically examine and evaluate the principles of the scientific method, model construction, and use the scientific method to explain natural experiences and phenomena.