HIST 381: Energy and the Environment - Conflict or Compatibility

Course Description

Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.Examination of history of renewable and non-renewable energy sources and their impact on the environment; focuses on the research of scientists and the scientific-technological, political, economic, and cultural issues that emerged in the 1800s-2000s; investigation of whether production and consumption of non-renewable fossil fuel energy sources are compatible or in conflict with the scientific community’s environmental concerns.Prerequisites:Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.