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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

PHY 1830 - The Physical Principles of Energy and Sustainability (3)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Sustainability and Climate Literacy​
An introduction to the physical principles governing energy and renewable technologies. Topics will include: thermal, geothermal, electrical, magnetic, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and other sources of energy as well as other sustainable technologies such as conservation of material resources. PHY 1830 is not open to students who have credit for PHY 1122 . (Climate Studies Course)