Phys 1001W.100

Energy and the Environment. This course addresses current issues of the relationship between energy use and the environment by starting with the fundamental physics principles of force and energy. These principles are applied to specific applications by examining topics such as power production, acid rain and fuel resources. The consequences of fundamental physics on public policy will also be discussed in this context. The course may include visits to local power plants, guest speakers on renewable energy sources, and films of nuclear power accidents. An interactive web page includes a variety of energy and environmental resources. Math is a series of short experiments which illustrate the concepts as they are presented in class.