STS-3334: Energy and Society
Description: Examines the interconnections between energy use and social life. Considers the ways that modern social institutions, such as states, cities, and households are shaped by energy systems, particularly the pervasive use of fossil fuels. Explores the influence of energy extraction and commerce on economic development and global politics. Surveys major contemporary problems related to energy, including climate change and natural resource depletion. Develops an interdisciplinary framework, drawing insights from history, sociology, and economics, for evaluating policies to transition to a sustainable energy system.
Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 10
Average GPA: 3.36 (A-)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 28.01%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.80%
| Daniel Breslau | 2024 | 54.7% | 33.8% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.36 | 10 |