https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/ Audio Lectures for EES 352U Energy, Minerals, and the Environment at Portland State University en-us John Bershaw noEducationalAudio lectures for EES 352U Energy, Minerals, and the Environment at Portland State UniversityAudio lectures for EES 352U Energy, Minerals, and the Environment at Portland State Universitybershaw@pdx.eduJohn Bershaw Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week1_Lecture1_Introduction.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, I introduce the course through the syllabus and talk about my own background and experience.John BershawHere, I introduce the course through the syllabus and talk about my own background and experience.Educational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week1_Lecture2_CopperMine.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, 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 FileJohn BershawHere, 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 FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week2_Lecture1_EnergyOverview.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, I review some key points from MRE CH 1 and discuss the NIMBY mindset as applied to energy and minerals. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawHere, I review some key points from MRE CH 1 and discuss the NIMBY mindset as applied to energy and minerals. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:01:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week2_Lecture2_EnergyOverview.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, 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 FileJohn BershawHere, 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 FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week3_Lecture1_Coal.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noI discuss coal, it's energy content, how it's mined, where it's mined, and some impacts on the environment and society. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawI discuss coal, it's energy content, how it's mined, where it's mined, and some impacts on the environment and society. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week4_Lecture1_EarthStructure.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, 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 FileJohn BershawHere, 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 FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:01:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week4_Lecture2_Lithium.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, 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 FileJohn BershawHere, 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 FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week5_Lecture1_Clay.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noI describe the industrial and geologic benefits of clays, and talk a bit about where and how they're mined. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawI describe the industrial and geologic benefits of clays, and talk a bit about where and how they're mined. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 08:01:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week5_Lecture2_Groundwater.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, 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 FileJohn BershawHere, 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 FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week6_Lecture1_Aggregate.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, 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 FileJohn BershawHere, 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 FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://dijon.soulrebels.com/temp/ees352u/week7_Lecture1_Gold.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noI talk about Gold, a very interesting precious metal, its geologic occurrence, how it's processed, and some economic considerations. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawI talk about Gold, a very interesting precious metal, its geologic occurrence, how it's processed, and some economic considerations. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://dijon.soulrebels.com/temp/ees352u/week8_Lecture1_Mercury.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noWe follow up on our discussion of Gold to talk about Mercury, which is used to isolate gold ore, among other things. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawWe follow up on our discussion of Gold to talk about Mercury, which is used to isolate gold ore, among other things. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 2 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://dijon.soulrebels.com/temp/ees352u/week9_Lecture1_Gemstones.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noI talk a lot about diamonds, both as placer and in kimberlites, but also touch on a couple other gemstones that are relatively popular. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawI talk a lot about diamonds, both as placer and in kimberlites, but also touch on a couple other gemstones that are relatively popular. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 9 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week10_Lecture1_Oil.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noI discuss the geologic occurrence of oil including play elements, its prevalence across the globe, some environmental considerations, and refining. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawI discuss the geologic occurrence of oil including play elements, its prevalence across the globe, some environmental considerations, and refining. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational Slidedeck PDF File ]]> Mon, 9 May 2026 08:01:00 +0000 https://web.pdx.edu/~bershaw/courses/EES352U/audio/week10_Lecture2_NaturalGas.mp3 bershaw@pdx.edu (John Bershaw)noHere, I discuss Natural Gas and its role in geopolitics. Slidedeck PDF FileJohn BershawHere, I discuss Natural Gas and its role in geopolitics. Slidedeck PDF FileEducational