ESC 3704, Module 6

6.0 Module Overview and Objectives Welcome to Module 6 This module contains the following sections: 6.1 Introduction to nuclear energy 6.2 The pros and cons of nuclear energy 6.3 Environmental issues associated with nuclear energy 6.4 Thought question 6.5 Overview of renewable energy sources 6.6 Limitations and drawbacks of renewable energy Module Objectives (Use these… Continue reading ESC 3704, Module 6

ESC 3704, Module 5

5.0 Module Overview and Objectives Welcome to Module 5 This module contains the following sections: 5.1 Overview of hydraulic fracturing 5.2 Environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing 5.3 Tar sands Module Objectives (Use these to help guide your studying and note taking.) By the end of this module you should be able to: Describe shale gas… Continue reading ESC 3704, Module 5

ESC 3704, Module 4

4.0 Module Overview and Objectives Welcome to Module 4 This module contains the following sections: 4.1 Humans and energy: historical perspective 4.2 Group brainstorm 4.3 Environmental issues associated with energy use 4.4 Types of fuels 4.5 Overview of global energy consumption 4.6 Energy efficiency 4.7 Energy intensity 4.8 Energy poverty Module Objectives (Use these to… Continue reading ESC 3704, Module 4

ESC 3704, Module 3

3.0 Module Overview and Objectives Welcome to Module 3 This module includes the following sections: 3.1 History of human population 3.2 Population growth 3.3 Introduction to demography 3.4 Thought question 3.5 Putting it all together Module Objectives (Use these to help guide your studying and note taking.) By the end of this module you should… Continue reading ESC 3704, Module 3

ESC 3704, Module 2

2.0 Module Overview and Objectives Welcome to Module 2 This module includes the following sections: 2.1 Class brainstorm 2.2 The American public’s perception of environmental issues 2.3 Course perspective 2.4 Historical perspective Module Objectives (Use these to help guide your studying and note taking.) By the end of this module you should be able to:… Continue reading ESC 3704, Module 2