Phys 161 Course Outline
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 |