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ESM-4194: Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Global Society

Description: Addresses energy metrics, global and US energy supply and demand, transitional energy sources (natural gas, petroleum, coal, nuclear), sustainable/renewable source (solar, geothermal, hydro, tidal, wind, biofuels), and methods for increasing efficiencies (energy storage, batteries, green building, conservation). Options for transportation, electricity, lighting and heating needs of industry, agriculture, community, and citizens. Production, transmission, storage, and disposal issues considered in the context of global political, economic, and environmental impacts. Senior Standing in major may be substituted for pre-requisite ENGL 3764.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (CHEM-1035 or CHEM-1055) and PHYS-2306

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: ME-4194

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 14

Average GPA: 2.74 (B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 11.10%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.44%

Michael W Ellis202315.8%31.9%30.0%7.9%10.8%3.6%2.374
David A Dillard202117.3%51.5%15.4%7.5%7.4%1.0%2.606
Sneha P Davison201814.9%66.5%18.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.002
Ranga Pitchumani202165.7%34.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.632

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