EVM 315
Energy and Environment
2
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. know the types and sources of energy;
2. learn the effect of energy on environment and socio-economic cost; and
3. learn the methods and strategies of renewable energy generation and development.
Course Outline
Energy and power, demand, principles and outlook: The cost of transformation of energy.
Thermal pollution, electrical energy from fossil fuels. Hydroelectric power generation. Cost,
capacity, storage, reserves, efficiency and environmental effects of these. Electrical energy from
nuclear reactors. Prospects for the future through the promise (and problems) of breeder
reactors, fusion power, solar power, geothermal, tidal and wind power among others.
400 level