ENERGY TODAY   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog
   

CHE 1850 - ENERGY TODAY


Minimum Credits: 6
Maximum Credits: 6
Geology of fossil fuels and nuclear materials. Coal extraction and utilization for steam generation. Petroleum production, refining, transportation and end uses. Nuclear fuel cycle and the use of nuclear fuels for steam generation. Technical operation of the electric industry, including electricity generation and transmission. Control of emissions from stationary and mobile energy conversion processes. Economics of current energy sources and utilization techniques. Current energy laws and regulations worldwide.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PROG: Swanson School of Engineering


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