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E S 79

Introduction to Sustainable Energy · 2 units

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About this course

This course provides a general overview of the most widely used sustainable energy sources and carriers. It will begin by presenting fossil fuel energy and then move on to sustainable energy, with each energy source described by its resource base, its role in the global energy system, its associated technologies and future prospects, and any environmental and human impacts. A brief overview of the primary energy carriers, electricity, and hydrogen, will also be presented.

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Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

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De Anza courses that list E S 79 as a prerequisite.

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