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