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MEC 110

Energy and the Environment

Energy shapes our culture and is at the centre of some of the greatest challenges faced by our technological society. In this course students will develop an understanding of energy production and usage patterns which remain dominated by fossil fuels. Environmental impacts, as well as methods to mitigate environmental damage, are discussed. An overview of sustainable alternatives is presented. This knowledge will allow students to critically assess the many issues that surround energy in society.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Liberal Studies: LL

Prerequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

Not available to students in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science.

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