CHEE204

037372

Where does the energy come from to light a building or power an air conditioning system? Where does the water in your facet originate, and what treatment/processing has been required? Where does the water go when you flush the toilet or drain a bathtub? How do we distribute water and energy from central facilities to individual homes and businesses? How do we avoid running out of water and energy for urban use? This course will provide fundamental information on water and energy systems and provide students with a broad education as to the past, present, and future considerations regarding sustainable water and energy system technologies.Human population growth and increasing urbanization are stressing conventional water and energy resources. Sustainability will require the continued exploration of renewable and alternative sources of water and energy. In addition, water and energy systems are intrinsically and symbiotically related in what is knownas the water-energy nexus. This course will explore the history, present, and future of these systems with an emphasis on alternative technologies for producing energy and clean water. Key areas for discussion will include atomic, solar, hydro, and wind energy system technologies, as well as water reuse and desalination. Through this course, students will become familiar with the primary sources of water and energy and the systems and technologies used for production and conveyance.Students completing this course will gain a strong understanding of the water and energy systems used to sustain urban growth and development, as well as a vision of the future related to challenges and potential solutions for sustainability.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

GEED - EPNAT (Gen Ed: EP Natural Scientist)