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Energy Science Syllabus

This document lists course descriptions for courses related to energy science (ENSC). It includes introductory courses that provide overviews of energy systems and sources, as well as the environmental, economic, and policy aspects of energy. More advanced courses include an energy science study tour, internships, independent study projects, and an honors thesis option. Course credits range from 1 to 6 credits depending on the course. Prerequisites include sophomore standing and completion of introductory ENSC courses for some options.

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Energy Science Syllabus

This document lists course descriptions for courses related to energy science (ENSC). It includes introductory courses that provide overviews of energy systems and sources, as well as the environmental, economic, and policy aspects of energy. More advanced courses include an energy science study tour, internships, independent study projects, and an honors thesis option. Course credits range from 1 to 6 credits depending on the course. Prerequisites include sophomore standing and completion of introductory ENSC courses for some options.

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Energy Science (ENSC)           1

ENERGY SCIENCE (ENSC) ENSC 496 Independent Study in Energy Science


Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission.
Description: Individual or group project in research, literature review, or
ENSC 110 Energy in Perspective extension of course work.
Description: Scientific principles and historical interpretation to place Credit Hours: 1-3
energy use in the context of pressing societal, environmental and climate Min credits per semester: 1
issues. Max credits per semester: 3
Credit Hours: 3 Max credits per degree: 6
Max credits per semester: 3 Format: IND
Max credits per degree: 3
ENSC 499H Honors Thesis
Format: LEC
Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program and
Prerequisite for: ENSC 311; ENSC 395; SCIL 300
permission. AGRI 299H recommended.
ACE: ACE 9 Global/Diversity
Notes: Requires conducting a scholarly research project and writing a
ENSC 220 Introduction to Energy Systems University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis. Letter Grade Only
Description: Overview of energy stystems, sources, transformations, Credit Hours: 3-6
efficiency, and storage. Fossil fuels, biomass, wind, solar, nuclear, and Min credits per semester: 3
hydrogen. Sustainability and environmental trade-offs of different energy Max credits per semester: 6
systems. Max credits per degree: 6
Credit Hours: 3 Format: IND
Max credits per semester: 3
Max credits per degree: 3
Format: LEC
Prerequisite for: ENSC 311; SCIL 300
ENSC 230 Energy and the Environment: Economics and Policy
Description: Introduction to the economics of energy. How the economic
system determines production and consumption. The linkages between
economic and environmental outcomes. How future energy use can be
influenced by economic, environmental, trade, and research policy.
Credit Hours: 3
Max credits per semester: 3
Max credits per degree: 3
Format: LEC
Prerequisite for: ENSC 311; SCIL 300
ENSC 300 Energy Science Seminar
Description: Overview and evaluation of existing energy problems and
solutions, covering technological, environmental, economic, business,
and political issues.
Credit Hours: 1
Max credits per semester: 1
Max credits per degree: 1
Format: LEC
ENSC 311 Energy Science Study Tour
Prerequisites: ENSC 110, ENSC 220, and ENSC 230
Description: Identification of energy related enterprises that represent the
breath of the industry and prioritizing these as candidates for inclusion in
the tour.
Credit Hours: 1
Max credits per semester: 1
Max credits per degree: 1
Format: LEC
ENSC 395 Internship in Energy Science
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; ENSC 110; and permission.
Description: Structured practical experience under the supervision of an
energy science professional.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Min credits per semester: 1
Max credits per semester: 3
Max credits per degree: 5
Format: FLD

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