NPRE/ENVS 101 Introduction to Energy Sources still has seats remaining in lecture section A – students can register for the stand alone lecture, the lab-disc sections are optional.
This course is taught by Professor David Ruzic who is extremely passionate about the subject matter and a very energetic and engaging lecturer. He has been consistently listed to Teachers Ranked as Excellent by his students.
With modern society’s reliance on energy to support our way of living, any and all students can benefit from an understanding of how our power is generated!
NPRE/ENVS 101 Introduction to Energy Sources
CRN: 34624 (NPRE 101) or 34667 (ENVS 101)
Credit: 3 hours
Explanation of energy technologies using an elementary approach presupposing no prior scientific or technical background. Coverage of all energy sources including fossil fueled, solar, hydro, and nuclear power. Integral demonstrations and a tour of the University’s power plant. Discussion of energy related incidents with emphasis on environmental, economic, and social impact.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
UIUC: Quant Reasoning II course , and UIUC: Physical Sciences course
UIUC: Quant Reasoning II course , and UIUC: Physical Sciences course