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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Energy Studies Minor

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Students interested in investigating energy issues are encouraged to pursue the following interdisciplinary minor which provides:

An introduction to the technical concepts and language relevant to energy.
An investigation of current and projected energy use patterns and their associated environmental conflicts.
A study of the legal, institutional and economic factors that influence energy policy.

With the approval of the director of energy studies, the student will select appropriate electives to meet personal and professional goals.

Required Courses

ENST 310 - Energy and Society Credits: (5)
GEOG 442 - Alternative Energy Resources and Technology Credits: (5)
OR IET 442 - Alternative Energy Resources and Technology (5)
GEOG 443 - Energy Policy Credits: (5)
PHYS 111 - Introductory Physics Credits: (4)
PHYS 111LAB - Introductory Physics Laboratory Credits: (1)

Select one of the following - Credits: 5

ECON 101 - Economic Issues Credits: (5)
ECON 201 - Principles of Economics Micro Credits: (5)
IET 101 - Modern Technology and Energy Credits: (5)

Select one from the following - Credits: 4-5

CMGT 452 - LEED in Sustainable Construction Credits: (4)
ECON 462 - Economics of Energy, Resources, and Environment Credits: (5)
SCED 301 - Interdisciplinary K-8 Science Inquiry Credits: (5)

Select 2 credits of Cooperative Education - Credits: 2

BIOL 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
ENST 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
GEOG 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
IET 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)

Total Credits: 31-32

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