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Paris, France - Course Descriptions - Energy and the Environment

Course Information

Subject:	Science (SCI)
Number:	140
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisites:	Algebra

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits
7 Weeks Session: 60 contact hours, 4 semester credits, 6 quarter credits

Availability

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Session	Dates	Price
Fall Semester w/AUP 2009 - Sorbonne and AUP - Language and Electives	Early September - Mid December 2009	$13,995
Academic Year 2009-2010 - Sorbonne and AUP - Language and Electives	Early September 2009 - Late May 2010	$26,995

Full Description

This is a conceptual physics course for non-scientists. It discusses the principles of physics involved in the production, distribution, and consumption of energy using various types of fuel. It also considers the environmental issues related to the use of fossil fuels from a scientific viewpoint. Renewable sources of energy and the economic and political implications of their development as well as ways of conserving energy are also discussed.

As this is a 4-credit course there will be an additional $1100 credit hour fee applied.