EES 352U Lectures (Audio Only)

John Bershaw
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Audio Lectures for EES 352U Energy, Minerals, and the Environment at Portland State University

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  1. 10 HR AGO

    Week 7 - Gold

    I talk about Gold, a very interesting precious metal, its geologic occurrence, how it's processed, and some economic considerations. Slidedeck PDF File

  2. 9 FEB

    Week 6 - Aggregate (Sand and Gravel)

    Here, I build off our discussion of sand to discuss some applications of "aggregate", why it's mined in and near urban centers, and its broad use in drilling wells. Slidedeck PDF File

  3. 2 FEB

    Week 5 - Groundwater

    Here, I talk about porosity and permeability as applied to groundwater and introduce some of the contentious issues around water resources, particularly in water-stressed (arid) environments. Slidedeck PDF File

  4. 2 FEB

    Week 5 - Clay

    I describe the industrial and geologic benefits of clays, and talk a bit about where and how they're mined. Slidedeck PDF File

  5. 26 JAN

    Week 4 - Lithium

    Here, I discuss the global lithium trade, the geology of lithium ore, hint towards some environmental and cultural considerations, and talk briefly about battery types and recycling! Slidedeck PDF File

  6. 26 JAN

    Week 4 - Earth Structure

    Here, I talk about the structure of the Earth, where this data comes from, and how this is related to the natural concentration of valuable minerals and sources of energy. Slidedeck PDF File

  7. 19 JAN

    Week 3 - Coal

    I discuss coal, it's energy content, how it's mined, where it's mined, and some impacts on the environment and society. Slidedeck PDF File

  8. 12 JAN

    Week 2 - Energy Overview (Part 2)

    Here, I continue the lecture about global and US Energy usage, go into some of the units used to describe power and energy, and how energy usage is related to quality of life. Slidedeck PDF File

  9. 12 JAN

    Week 2 - Energy Overview (Part 1)

    Here, I review some key points from MRE CH 1 and discuss the NIMBY mindset as applied to energy and minerals. Slidedeck PDF File

  10. 5 JAN

    Week 1 - Copper Case Study

    Here, I talk about the Butte, Montana copper mine and other copper mines in the world. I also give a brief history of copper and describe some of its uses. Slidedeck PDF File

  11. 5 JAN

    Week 1 - Introduction

    Here, I introduce the course through the syllabus and talk about my own background and experience.

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Audio Lectures for EES 352U Energy, Minerals, and the Environment at Portland State University

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