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EES 352U Lectures (Audio Only)

John Bershaw

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

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Week 5 - Groundwater

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2026/02/02

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

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Week 5 - Clay

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2026/02/02

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

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Week 4 - Lithium

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2026/01/26

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

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Week 4 - Earth Structure

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2026/01/26

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

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Week 3 - Coal

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2026/01/19

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

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Week 2 - Energy Overview (Part 2)

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2026/01/12

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

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Week 2 - Energy Overview (Part 1)

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2026/01/12

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

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Week 1 - Copper Case Study

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2026/01/05

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

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Week 1 - Introduction

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2026/01/05

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

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