Syllabus

Concepts in Geology: Geology of Energy Resources

3370-135-001

Spring 2004 1/12-2/13

Dr. Annabelle Foos
Office Hours: MW 10:00- 12:00, or by appointment
 Office: 217 CRH
Phone: 330-972-7991
email: afoos@uakron.edu

Text: Course notes available on the www; Reading material provided by instructor.

Grading: Test 50%; Assignments 25%; Attendance and participation 25%

Grading Scale:
A > 92, A- 90-92, B+ 86-89, B 83-85, B- 80-82, C+ 76-79, C 73-75, C- 70-72, D+ 66-69, D 63-65, D- 60-62, F < 60

Exam Date: 2/13/04

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Course Outline

Introduction

Energy Units (Btu)
Resources & Reserves
History of Energy Use
Energy Production
Energy Consumption

Fossil Fuels

Formation of Sedimentary Rocks

Oil & Natural Gas
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Formation
  • Requirements
  • Exploration
  • History
  • Reserves

    Coal
  • Formation of Coal
  • Coal Quality
  • Distribution of Reserves
  • History of Coal
  • Mining Coal
  • Uses of Coal
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages

    Green House Effect

    Alternatives to Fossil Fuels

    Geothermal Energy
  • Sources of Heat Energy
  • Hydrothermal Systems
  • Early History of Geothermal Energy
  • Ways to Harness Geothermal Energy
  • Geothermal Reserves
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages

    Nuclear Energy
  • Waste Disposal

    Hydroelectric Power
    Solar Energy
    Bio-Fuels
    Conservation

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