Minor: Sustainable Energy Technologies
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Explain the scientific and engineering principles underlying major sustainable energy technologies, including solar, wind, bioenergy, geothermal, and energy storage systems.
- Evaluate the performance, advantages, limitations, and environmental impacts of different sustainable energy technologies using appropriate technical and analytical tools.
- Assess the sustainability and life-cycle impacts (environmental, economic, and social) of energy technologies and propose strategies to improve system performance.
Program Requirements
A minimum grade of a C- is required for all minor and prerequisite courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework: | ||
| CHEM 211 & 211L | General Chemistry I and Experimental General Chemistry I | 5 |
| PHYSICS 210 | General Physics I | 4-5 |
| or PHYSICS 240 | Physics For Scientists and Engineers I | |
| SET 300 | Introduction to Sustainable Energy Technologies | 3 |
| SET 400 | Sustainable Energy and Materials | 3 |
| Elective Coursework | 3 | |
| Additional coursework is required to meet the prerequisites required for Elective coursework. | ||
| Introduction to Flexible Electronics | ||
| Introduction to Wind Energy Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic Cells | ||
| Advanced Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering | ||
| Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning | ||
| Power Plant Design | ||
| Fuel Cells and Renewable Energy Systems | ||
| Advanced Battery Materials | ||
| Total Credits | 18-19 | |