Phys 161 Course Outline

Week

Date

Topic

1

M Sep 30

Course Introduction and Overview

1

W Oct 2

Characteristics of Electricity

1

F Oct 4

How to Generate Electricity

2

M Oct 7

Energy Fundamentals (Chapter 1)

2

W Oct 9

More Energy Fundamentals

2

F Oct 11

Energy Demand and exponential growth

3

M Oct 14

Cycles and Feedback Loops I

3

W Oct 16

Cycles and Feedback Loops II

3

F Oct 18

The Hydrological Cycle (14.2 - 14.3)

4

M Oct 21

Fossil Fuel Production and Consumption (chapter 2)

4

W Oct 23

Fossil Fuel Production and Consumption (chapter 2)

4

F Oct 25

Fossil Fuel Production and Consumption (chapter 2)

5

M Oct 28

The Greenhouse Effect (13.9-13.10)

5

W Oct 30

MIDTERM #1

5

F Nov 1

Ozone Depletion (13.10)

6

M Nov 4

Nuclear Energy (Chapter 4)

6

W Nov 6

Nuclear Energy (Chapter 4)

6

F Nov 8

Nuclear Energy (Chapter 4)

7

M Nov 11

The prospects for Nuclear Fusion

7

W Nov 13

Risk and Hazard Management

7

F Nov 15

Urbanization and the Environment

8

M Nov 18

Energy Conservation Strategies (Chapter 9)

1

W Nov 20

Energy Conservation Strategies (Chapter 9)

8

F Nov 22

Energy Conservation Strategies (Chapter 9)

9

M Nov 25

MIDTERM #2

9

W Nov 27

NO CLASS

9

F Nov 29

NO CLASS

10

M Dec 2

The Need for Alternative Energy Sources

10

W Dec 4

Hydroelectric Power Feasibility and Risks

10

F Dec 6

Energy From the Wind