AE 279 - Energy and the Environment
Fundamentals of thermodynamic analysis. Internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats of solids, liquids, and gases. Energy transfer with heat, work, and mass flow. Energy balances for control-mass and control-volume systems. Heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps. Overview of selected renewable and non-renewable energy technologies, including photovoltaics. Environmental implications of energy use.
Prerequisites
Level at least 2B Architectural, Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering.
Antirequisites
BME384, CHE330, MTE309, ENVE279, ME250, SYDE381
Offerings
Spring 2026 [1265]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 3127 | 0 / 100 | | | | |
| TUT 101 | 3128 | 0 / 100 | | | | |
Spring 2025 [1255]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 3297 | 82 / 100 | 13:30 - 14:50 | Th | | |
| TUT 101 | 3298 | 82 / 100 | 15:00 - 15:50 | Th | | |
Spring 2024 [1245]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3367 | 78 / 100 | 09:00 - 10:20 | Th | | |
| TUT 101 | 3368 | 78 / 100 | 16:00 - 16:50 | W | | |
Spring 2023 [1235]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 3439 | 95 / 100 | 13:30 - 14:50 | W | | |
| TUT 101 | 3440 | 95 / 100 | 16:00 - 16:50 | W | | |
Spring 2022 [1225]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 001 | 4973 | 71 / 90 | 09:00 - 11:50 | Th | ARC 1101 | David Mather |
| TUT 101 | 4975 | 71 / 90 | 13:00 - 13:50 | Th | ARC 1101 | David Mather |
Spring 2021 [1215]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|
| LEC 041 | 4522 | 77 / 90 | 13:00 - 14:20 | T | | David Mather |
| TUT 141 | 4523 | 77 / 90 | 12:00 - 13:20 | Th | | David Mather |