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Undergraduate Record 2010-2011 
    
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Undergraduate Record 2010-2011 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

PHYS 3110 - Widely Applied Physics I

Basic physics principles involved in energy production, distribution and storage: Engines, generators, photosynthesis, fossil fuels, solar energy, photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, geothermal, wind & hydro power, fuel cells, batteries, and the power grid. [Nuclear energy is covered in Phys 3120.] Three lecture hours and a two-hour discussion session each week. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission.



Credits: 4