2020-2021 Catalog

PHY 107 Energy Science & Tech w/Lab: GT-SC1

Explores the science of energy and energy technologies with a focus on renewable energy resources and clean technologies. The course provides a background in the physics of energy, energy transfer, and the current state of energy technology. Evaluation of the future utilization of renewable technologies is included. Topics may include conservation of energy; mechanical, electrical, heat, and fluid power systems; energy transfer and loss; energy audits; and testing solar collectors and wind generators. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MAT 050 or higher. Equivalent testing score (e.g., ENG 121 or higher,) or enrollment in or completion of CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094. The CCR course or ENG 121 may be taken concurrently with this course.