University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

CHEM-3251 (3) Sustainable Energy from a Chemistry Perspective

Explores qualitative and quantitative chemical aspects of energy systems (production, transmission, storage, utilization) including fossil, wind, solar, nuclear and biomass energy. Applies chemical principles including composition, structure, bonding, physical properties, thermodynamics, equilibrium and kinetics to energy systems and sustainability, especially environmental implications. Describes the importance of energy to the chemical industries and society as a whole. Prereqs., CHEM 1133/1134, CHEM 1271, CHEM 1371, or CHEN 1211/CHEM 1221 (min. grade C-).