RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Learn about the state-of-the-art in renewable energy applications including biomass for heat, electric power and liquid fuels as well as geo-energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro power. Practice engineering calculations of power and energy availability of renewable energy sources and learn about requirements for integrating renewable energy sources into production, distribution and end-use systems.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: MATH 112 , 114 , 217, placement into MATH 221 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Physical Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Calculate energy and power production for renewable energy systems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Determine renewable resource availability and impact on energy infrastructure Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Design and assess the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Explain the social, economic, and/or environmental dimensions of the sustainability challenge(s) of renewable energy systems. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Produce comprehensive renewable energy project analysis. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Calculate energy and power production for renewable energy systems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Determine renewable resource availability and impact on energy infrastructure Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Design and assess the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Explain the social, economic, and/or environmental dimensions of the sustainability challenge(s) of renewable energy systems. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Produce comprehensive renewable energy project analysis. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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Catalogue variants
- RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS · 3 credits.