INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING

Undergraduate

This introductory course considers current and promising future energy systems. Topics introduced include available resources, energy conversion technologies and end use applications and technologies. An emphasis is placed on understanding the needs of a future of global energy supply and its associated challenges. Students will develop a technical and analytical framework with which they can evaluate energy supply alternatives in the context of political, economic, environmental and social goals. Life cycle analysis is also considered. Topics introduced in this course may be covered in greater depth in other sustainable energy focus-area electives. PREREQUISITES: Engineering 3710 must be completed or taken at least concurrently Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week