ENVIRON 157
Energy, Environment, and Development
Description: Lecture, three hours. Requisites: Mathematics 3A and 3B (or 31A and 31B), Physics 1A and 1B (or 6A and 6B). Introduction to basic energy concepts and examination of role of various energy sources, energy conversion technologies, and energy policies in modern life. Analysis of implications of current patterns of energy production and consumption for future economic and environmental well-being. Integration of concepts and methods from physical and life sciences, engineering, environmental science, economics, and public policy. Basic quantitative skills provided to analyze and critique technical, economic, and policy choices to address challenge of balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2023 - I would not recommend taking this course, topics were hard and not clearly explained. On multiple occasions, the professor would be corrected by the TAs or argue with the TAs about the correctness of his methods. The readings were really dense and the exams heavily relied on the long list of readings assigned. Readings were never discussed in class or discussion (there were no discussion sections). One of the homework assignments had an average of 60% if I recall correctly, and nothing was done to address this. When attempting to ask questions in class, students are often interrupted and not allowed to finish their questions. Overall, the professor was helpful when you talked to him individually but this class is just not planned out well and very hard to study for.
Spring 2023 - I would not recommend taking this course, topics were hard and not clearly explained. On multiple occasions, the professor would be corrected by the TAs or argue with the TAs about the correctness of his methods. The readings were really dense and the exams heavily relied on the long list of readings assigned. Readings were never discussed in class or discussion (there were no discussion sections). One of the homework assignments had an average of 60% if I recall correctly, and nothing was done to address this. When attempting to ask questions in class, students are often interrupted and not allowed to finish their questions. Overall, the professor was helpful when you talked to him individually but this class is just not planned out well and very hard to study for.
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