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EGEE 401Energy in a Changing World

3 credits · Energy and Geo-​Environmental Engineering · Penn State

Energy is in transition, with increased international energy demand and increasing environmental pressures. Energy transitions, approaches, and outcomes are addressed. EGEE 401 Energy in a Changing World (3) The role of energy is increasingly important with increasing environmental constraints, transitioning energy policies, supply disruption, international pressure on climate change compliance and competition for energy. This course evaluates the existing energy infrastructure and energy/fuel use, both domestic and international, along with evolving technologies, implementation and challenges in meeting energy demands. The class provides a holistic view and serves all students interested in an energy or energy-related career. Students will understand the interrelationship between legislative, technology, environmental, and international factors associated with energy production, processing, distribution and utilization.

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Prerequisites

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Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 4 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (2)

  • Energy and Sustainability Policy, B.A.
  • Energy and Sustainability Policy, B.S.

One of the options in (1)

  • Energy Business and Finance, B.S.