2015-2016 Catalog

PHY 107 Energy Science and Technology, with Lab (GT-SC1)

4 Credit hours      75 Contact hours

Explores the science of energy and energy technologies, with a focus on renewable energy resources and clean technologies. It provides a background in the physics of energy, energy transfer, and the current state of technology. Students will evaluate the future utilization of renewable technologies. Activities may include investigating conservation of energy, mechanical, electrical, heat and fluid power systems; energy transfer and loss; understanding energy audits; testing solar collectors and wind generators; investigating hydrogen fuel cells.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of MAT 050 or MAT 107 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment scores.

Notes

This is a statewide guaranteed transfer course.