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Fall 2007
ERG 98/198
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About the Course:

This course will explore the social, environmental and economic consequences of our carbon-based economy.  We depend on energy to fuel our cars and airplanes, grow and transport our food, light our cities, warm our homes, cook our food, and power our machinery, appliances, and electronics. As we continue to deplete our energy sources (and pollute our air and water in the process), the challenge to satisfy our need for energy continues to mount.  How will our generation respond? 

We will use field trips, fun projects, guest speakers, films, and short readings to explore the energy cycle - tracing its origins, distribution, consumption, and waste.  We’ll also calculate our personal contribution to global warming and learn about the many opportunities available to become more energy efficient.
 

    At the end of the semester, you will have a better understanding of the different types of sources used to create energy, how much energy you consume, the consequences of the pollution that is released as a result, and how we can change our lifestyles to consume less.  You will integrate what you’ve learned to formulate approaches for what you can do to foster more sustainable practices.  More specifically, you will positively interact with the campus community to initiate change in the University’s operations and behavioral habits concerning energy use.

How to Enroll:

Just come to the first class

Wheeler 221 

M: 6-7:30PM

First day of instruction is on Monday, Sept 10th.

On a first come first serve basis, CCN is listed here and on the syllabus for enrollment for upper and lower division.

The course is FULL.  We are currently trying to expand the seating for both sections.  Please if you are intersted, it is best to put yourself on the waitlist in order to get into the class.  Please still come to the first couple of classes, we'll see what we can do to get you enrolled.

ATTN: First day of class will be in 221 WHEELER, but the second week will be in 2326 TOLMAN, which will be our permanent class.  We had relocated because we wanted to free up the waitlist for you folks so you can get into the class but wont take affect until 9/17.

LAST UPDATE: Monday, Sept 10, 2007

PLEASE download the new syllabus v.2.