PHYS 371 page

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The following are the chapters for the University of Calgary's Physics 371 course, Introduction to Energy:

  • Chapter 1: Planet Earth is an energy system
  • Chapter 2: Harnessing energy improves our quality of life
  • Chapter 3: The physical meaning of energy and power
  • Chapter 4: Heat engines provide work
  • Chapter 5: Fossil fuels
  • Chapter 6: Some environmental consequences of energy use
  • Chapter 7: Nuclear power
  • Chapter 8: Energy currencies: Electricity, the Grid and Hydrogen
  • Chapter 9: Flows of energy: Solar, Wind, Hydropower, Geothermal, Biofuels
  • Chapter 10: Climate Change