Intro to Sustainable Energy

4.0 credits

An introductory engineering course about energy production, conversion, storage and utilization. The first half of the course covers energy and power metrics, material and energy balances and the laws of thermodynamics. The remainder of the course examines traditional and alternative energy sources, viewed through the lens of chemical engineering principles. Course activities include homework assignments, exams, and a group design project. Emphasis is on assumption-based problem solving.