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Undergraduate Record 2012-2013 
    
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Undergraduate Record 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

PHYS 3120 - Applied Physics: Energy

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, nuclear energy, and the power grid. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission. PHYS 3110 is not a prerequsite.



Credits: 3