Syllabus

GS 361 Energy and Resources in Perspective

Spring 2005

Instructor: Dr. Arlene Courtney, NS 112
Office Hours: MW 9-10, W 1-3; 1-2 (other hours by appointment)
Text: Aubrecht, Energy 2nd Edition
Course Description: In this course you will study the development and utilization of energy and power, implications of finite resources,impact on the environment and alternatives.


COURSE SCHEDULE

Date Topic Class Materials
3/28 Population Growth Week #1
4/04 Work, Energy, Power: The Basics Week #2
4/11

Electricity: The Basics
Making Forecasts and Predictions

Week #3
4/18 Energy Consumption; Production & Distribution of Electricty Week #4
4/25 Energy Generation Week #5
5/02 Fossil Fuels Week #6
5/07    
5/16    
5/23    
5/30    
6/6    
   
 





GRADING SCALE
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FINAL QUIZ  
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Direct suggestions, comments, and questions about this page to Arlene Courtney, courtna@wou.edu.




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