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Course Number: 
S121
Department (unused): 
EVST
Description: 
<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.&#160;1 Credit.&#160;Session A: May 27 – June 28.&#160;Session B: July 1 – August 2. Tuition: $5070.</p>
Instructor Name: 
Daniel Prober
Subject Code (deprecated): 
EVST
Subject Number (unused): 
EVSTS121
Meeting Pattern (deprecated): 
TTh 9.00-12.15
Term Code: 
202402
CRN: 
30963
Instructor UPI (unused): 
10121329
Session (deprecated): 
H5A
Distributional Designation (deprecated): 
LMIP
Syllabus Link: 
https://yale.instructure.com/courses/97648/assignments/syllabus
Subject Code (tax): 
EVST
Meeting Pattern (tax): 
TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Designation (tax): 
LMIP
YCQR
YCSC
Session (tax): 
H5A
Course Format (tax): 
LMIP
YCQR
YCSC
Course Categories: 
The Physical World
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EVST S121 (CRN: 30963)

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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