GEG 123 - Energy Resources

3 Credits
Lecture: 3

Energy Resources examines the processes, occurrence, acquisition, consumption, and societal benefits and hazards associated with earth’s geologic energy resources. In this inclusive course students learn about the non-renewable resources of coal, petroleum, natural gas and uranium, as well as the renewable resources of biomass, hydropower, wind, geothermal and sunlight. Environmental and societal topics include: energy consumption and societal development, pollution legislation and mitigation, environmental hazards and policies, waste disposal, energy-related health hazards, and land use planning related to energy resource acquisition and consumption.

Note: This course requires intermediate reading, basic writing, and intermediate math.

Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): P9 900

Prerequisite: None
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