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ENGIN 210B - Engineering a Net-Zero Carbon Future

Engineering Graduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

ENGIN

Course Number

210B

Department

Engineering

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Engineering a Net-Zero Carbon Future

Course Description

Climate change is arguably the preeminent issue of our time. The transition to a clean energy society can help avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The energy systems engineer's role is to deeply understand the challenges and develop creative technical solutions. This course provides students with an introduction to the technical fundamentals of clean energy challenges and opportunities. Challenges include urbanization, renewable energy integration, and sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. Opportunities include clean energy generation technologies, energy storage, microgrids, and electrified transportation.

Minimum Units

1

Maximum Units

1

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Instructors

Moura

Prerequisites

MATH 51 and MATH 52; PHYSICS 7A or PHYSICS 8A; PHYSICS 7B or PHYSICS 8B; and CHEM 1A.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

-

Credit Replacement Courses

-

Course Objectives

This course focuses on the challenges facing a clean energy transition from the perspective of engineering, science, technology, and economics. Contents include climate change trends, electricity production, transportation, industrial processes, buildings, microgrids, renewables, economics and equity. The emphasis is on connecting technological concepts with scientific fundamentals. More specifically, the course examines the mathematics and physics of energy systems. Upon completion, students will be able to design and analyze energy system solutions, such as solar/wind/storage systems, microgrids, electrified transportation systems, net-zero buildings, and more.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge of anthropomorphic trends that motivate a clean energy transition 2. A fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying several key clean energy technologies 3. An ability to understand and communicate about clean energy systems.

Formats

Web-based Discussion, Web-based Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

Other

Weeks

5

Web-Based Discussion Hours

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Min

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Max

1

Web-Based Lecture Hours

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Min

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Max

2.6

Outside Work Hours

9

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Outside Work Hours Max

9

Term

Summer

Weeks

Other

Weeks

5

Web-Based Discussion Hours

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Min

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Max

1

Web-Based Lecture Hours

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Min

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Max

2.6

Outside Work Hours

9

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Outside Work Hours Max

9