SCI-105 - Science of Sustainable Energy & Global Warming

3 credits

This introductory course presents Global Warming and explores Sustainable Energy. Course topics include Renewable energy, Solar, Wind, Fuel Cell, and Electric Energy, the move to convert our cars and household items to electric, the scientific evidence behind climate change and global warming, and how human influences on the
environment lead to change. Hands-on demonstrations will include model solar cars, how fuel cells work, wind turbines and electricity.

Prerequisite(s): MAT-062 or MAT-101 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at higher level on math placement assessment. ENG-095 or ENG-098 or placement at a higher level on the English placement assessment.

Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.