Energy, Environment, and Public Policy

Course Number:

S120

Department (unused):

PHYS

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<p>In-person Course. Seminar that covers the technology, use, and impact of energy on the environment, climate, security, and the economy. Emphasis on what drives people's choices and how to transition to renewable energy. Tours of energy facilities on the Yale campus. Prerequisite: a strong background in high school physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Enrollment limited to 24 students. 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070.</p>

Instructor Name:

Daniel Prober

Subject Code (deprecated):

PHYS

Subject Number (unused):

PHYSS120

Meeting Pattern (deprecated):

TTh 9.00-12.15

Term Code:

202402

CRN:

30964

Instructor UPI (unused):

10121329

Session (deprecated):

H5A

Distributional Designation (deprecated):

LMIP

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PHYS S120 (CRN: 30964)

Instructors: Daniel Prober
Dates: H5A
Course Mode: LMIP, YCQR, YCSC
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: LMIP, YCQR, YCSC

In-person Course. Seminar that covers the technology, use, and impact of energy on the environment, climate, security, and the economy. Emphasis on what drives people's choices and how to transition to renewable energy. Tours of energy facilities on the Yale campus. Prerequisite: a strong background in high school physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Enrollment limited to 24 students. 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070. (View syllabus)

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