Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class SizeNot publishedCredits3 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionESL 188 Introduction to the science underpinning clean, renewable, and low-carbon energy resources and their implementation in various contexts. The course covers fundamental energy science and math; climate change; national and global energy trends; solar, wind, and hydro resources; photoelectric effect; photosynthesis; geothermal; and nuclear. Explore decarbonization of the energy system and integration of distributed energy resources. UC/CSUUsually HeldTue 1:10pm–4:00pm 