PHYS 477 Energy & Environment Physics

Course Description:
Energy fundamentals, Fossil fuels, Renewable energy Part-I: Solar radiation and solar energy (thermal, photovoltaics and electrochemicals), Renewable energy Part-II: Alternatives (hydropower, wind power, ocean thermal energy conversion, biomass, geothermal energy, tidal & wave energy), Energy conservation & storage, Energy and transportation, air pollution and environment.