Bryant University
Energy Management Strategies (Sci355)
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Attitudes about energy (overview of major challenges)

International and global implications (examples of international energy issues)

How do systems work?  (overview of systems theory)

Pattern of Thinking Styles  (understanding complexity; improved communication)

Energy in Nature(making nature work)

Energy Concepts (overview of terminology and conversions)

Energy and systems (models of energy flow)

Managing energy systems (overview; role of computers)

What are some of the key terms we use in energy studies?

Energy Flow	Work	Power
BTU	Calorie	Horsepower
Foot-pound	Joule	Erg
Watt	Kinetic Energy	Potential Energy
Trophic Dynamics	Ohm's Law	Fossil fuels
Food Webs	Photosynthesis	Respiration
Primary Productivity	Electromagnetic force (EMF)	Energy transformation
Entropy	Negative entropy	Homeostasis
Equifinality	End Use Sector	Conversion effiency
Operational Energy	Producers	Consumers
Energy Storage	Energy Interaction	Heat Loss