PrintThe purpose of this lesson is for you to review key concepts from Lesson 1 (Energy and Sustainability) of EMSC 240N. I strongly encourage you to at least browse through Lesson 1 of EMSC 240N, though that is not required.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- provide a basic description/definition of the following terms/concepts: energy, thermodynamics, the First Law of Thermodynamics, energy efficiency, renewable energy, non-renewable energy, carbon-free, carbon neutral, sustainability, Brundtland Commission, 3 Es, intergenerational equity, and systems thinking;
- identify examples of the above concepts in contemporary culture;
- apply the above concepts in analyses of contemporary issues;
- identify and describe different forms of energy;
- describe how energy can be converted from one form to another; and
- analyze energy-focused charts and graphs.
Lesson Roadmap
| To Read | Lesson 1 Online Content | You're here! |
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| To Do |
Lesson 1 Quiz Lesson 1 Journal Entry Lesson 1 Discussion Board Post #1 |
Canvas Modules > Lesson 1 Canvas Modules > Lesson 1 Canvas Modules > Lesson 1 |
Questions?
If you have any general course questions, please post them to our HAVE A QUESTION discussion forum located under the Discussions tab in Canvas. I will check that discussion forum regularly to respond as appropriate. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses and comments if you are able to help out a classmate. If you have a question but would like to remain anonymous to the other students, email me through Canvas.
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