ENVIRON 157
Energy, Environment, and Development
Description: Lecture, three hours. Requisites: Mathematics 3A and 3B (or 31A and 31B), Physics 1A and 1B (or 6A and 6B). Introduction to basic energy concepts and examination of role of various energy sources, energy conversion technologies, and energy policies in modern life. Analysis of implications of current patterns of energy production and consumption for future economic and environmental well-being. Integration of concepts and methods from physical and life sciences, engineering, environmental science, economics, and public policy. Basic quantitative skills provided to analyze and critique technical, economic, and policy choices to address challenge of balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Most Helpful Review
Fall 2015 - Professor Rajagopal provided a very good class in which the primary goal was to learn. Course material was broad but in depth enough to provide a solid understanding of topics covered. Ther homeworks were well timed, and there was an essay at the end which could replace two homeworks. If you did this and all homeworks you could in effect drop your two lowest scores. Exams were based around the homeworks and readings, and were very fair. He was also very good about helping students who emailed him and setting up alternate hours to meet. Overall a very good class.
Fall 2015 - Professor Rajagopal provided a very good class in which the primary goal was to learn. Course material was broad but in depth enough to provide a solid understanding of topics covered. Ther homeworks were well timed, and there was an essay at the end which could replace two homeworks. If you did this and all homeworks you could in effect drop your two lowest scores. Exams were based around the homeworks and readings, and were very fair. He was also very good about helping students who emailed him and setting up alternate hours to meet. Overall a very good class.
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