Physics of Energy. See a past class for problem sets, exams, and solutions.
A similar energy class that is less technically rigorous, PSC-320, Winter 2021

Pete Schwartz, Cal Poly Physics, pschwart@calpoly.edu, phone: 756-1220, office: 180-608
Office Hours: The half hour before and after class, as well as TR 11-12 (our regular class time)
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Find class policy and grading on our syllabus.

Problem Sets: PS#1, PS#1_solutions, PS#2, PS#2 Solutions, Adobe(in more detail), PS#3, PS#3_Solutions, PS#4, Spreadsheet for Oil Debt, PS#4_Solutions, PS#5, PS#5_Solutions, PS#6, Financial Model Spreadsheet, PS#6_Solutions_Spreadsheet, PS#7, PS#7 Solutions, PS#7 Spreadsheet, PS#8, PS#8 Solutions, PS#9

Assessment Solutions: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, Final Exam with Solutions

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Weekly Timeline

Week 1 Intro, units, demographics	No classes Wednesday Cesar Chavez Day
Week 2 Heat Flow, Engines.
Week 3 Electricity, Grid	Electricity Rates by State
Week 4 Grid and Smart Grid Peak Oil
Week 5 Climate Change
Week 6 Nuclear and air pollution, Financial
Week 7 Efficiency
Week 8 Transportation	VW Electric, Batteries cost
Week 9	NPR Wind, Wind+Hydrogen, Off Shore Wind NPR
Week 10 Wrapping-up, Projects	No Classes Monday, Memorial Day Reflective Pavement

Final Exam: Monday June 7, 10 AM - 1:00 PM