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Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering (EGEE)

EGEE 438 Sustainable Energy Options (3) Principles and operation of sustainable energy conversion units with emphasis on wind, water, and geothermal energy.

EGEE 438 Sustainable Energy Options (3)

This course examines the principles of sustainability and renewable energy conversion with emphasis on wind, water, and geothermal energy resources and the associated environmental impacts. It will complement the existing courses on fossil fuels and new courses on other forms of renewable energy resources, including solar and biomass energy. Students will actively participate in learning through team projects, semester papers, class presentations, and field trips. Energy conservation methods will be emphasized. Students will be able to understand and analyze the technical and environmental aspects of wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. This is a required course in the energy engineering major. Assessment of student performance will be through homework, team project, class participation, semester paper, quizzes, and final exam.


General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: EME 301 andEGEE 302

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.