POSC326L - Energy Policy

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
With growing concerns about climate change, energy independence, and rising prices, energy policy is increasingly recognized as a matter of supreme importance for the U.S. This course will examine the political, social and environmental dimensions of energy policy. Students will get a sense of history of energy policy; and explore specific issues confronting energy policymakers, including the concepts of peak oil, global warming, the viability of renewables, the development of a hydrogen economy, and nuclear power.

Prerequisite(s): One 200-level class from any subfield