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GEOL 607

Earth Resources and Energy: The End of Oil?

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
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Description

Occurrence, production, and use of traditional and alternative energy resources. World energy supply, demand and sustainability.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

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spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • summarize the basic mix and uses of energy resources, the science that governs the flow of energy from resource to consumer, and where and how energy is used.
  • describe the interrelationship between geology and geography as it pertains to traditional energy sources.
  • recognize the diversity of alternative energy sources and specific social, political and economic issues surrounding development and integration of resources with existing systems and infrastructure.