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ENGIN 210A - Renewable Energy Systems

Engineering Graduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

ENGIN

Course Number

210A

Department

Engineering

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Renewable Energy Systems

Course Description

This is an engineering introduction to renewable energy technologies and potentials. The course aims to introduce a general engineering/science audience to the basic concepts of renewable energy. Topics to be covered include Solar Energy, Ocean Energy, Wind Energy, and Geothermal Energy. Some mathematical criteria will be covered, e.g. Betz limit for wind, limit of WEC point absorber. Each lecture contains several examples from real world applications and in-progress industrial developments.

Minimum Units

1

Maximum Units

1

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Instructors

Alam

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in a STEM field. As well, minimum prerequisite requirements are:

Math 53 (Multivariable Calculus) or equivalent
Math 54 (Linear Algebra & Differential Equations) or equivalent
Physics 7A, 7B (Physics for Scientists and Engineers) or equivalent
ENGIN 7 (Introduction to Programming for Scientists and Engineers) or equivalent

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.

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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Course Objectives

To give a big-picture technical overview of different types of renewable energy resources, technologies and opportunities, with the goal of being able to make informed decisions in industry and the government.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this course should be able to identify the pros and cons of each resource and technology, and to be able to make quantitative and qualitative assessments of the performance of each idea for a given environment.

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Summer

Weeks

Other

Weeks

5

Lecture Hours

1

Lecture Hours Min

1

Lecture Hours Max

1

Lecture Mode of Instruction

Online

Discussion Hours

2.6

Discussion Hours Min

2.6

Discussion Hours Max

2.6

Discussion Mode of Instruction

Online

Outside Work Hours

9

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Outside Work Hours Max

9

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

Other

Weeks

5

Lecture Hours

1

Lecture Hours Min

1

Lecture Hours Max

1

Lecture Mode of Instruction

Online

Discussion Hours

2.6

Discussion Hours Min

2.6

Discussion Hours Max

2.6

Discussion Mode of Instruction

Online

Outside Work Hours

9

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Outside Work Hours Max

9