ENERGY RESOURCES

ENVIRST/GEOSCI 411

Course Description

A critical examination of the full spectrum of renewable and nonrenewable energy options, from the unifying perspective of the Earth systems that govern their use. Energy conversion and efficiency, consumption patterns and trends, and environmental consequences of energy production and use.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.46

2.25% from Historical

Completion Rate

94.83%

-1.59% from Historical

A Rate

56.9%

30.45% from Historical

Class Size

-42.38% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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