Minor: Renewable Energy Science and Technology

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to earn minor: 2.0

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: None.

Other GPA requirements to earn minor: None.

Contact Information: David Dvorak, Prof. of Mechanical Engineering Technology, 119 Boardman Hall OR Stephen Shaler, Prof. of Wood Science, AEWC 143

The Renewable Energy Sciecne and Technology Minor provides students an introduction to the wide-ranging issues concerning the production, distribution, consumption, and impacts of energy. This program complements degree programs in engineering and engineering technology, as well as those in the physical, life, and social sciences. The minor includes 18 credit hours of coursework, 9 hours of which are required courses.

Core Courses: (9 Credits)

ECO 405 - Sustainable Energy Economics & Policy Credits: 3
EET 498 - Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering Technology Credits: 1-4
Topic: Renewable Energy and Electricity Production
FTY 345 - Special Problems Credits: Ar
Topic: Bioenergy Sources, Systems, and Environmental Effects

Elective Courses: (9 credits)

CHE 498 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering Credits: 1-3
Topic: Combustion and Fuel Processing
ECO 180 - Citizens, Energy & Sustainability Credits: 3
EES 450 - Principles of Environmental Science Credits: 3
ERS 191 - Energy in the Earth System Credits: 3
ERS 369 - Energy Resources and Climate Change Credits: 3
MET 391 - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Credits: 3
MEE 475 - Fuel Cell Science and Technology Credits: 3
or
MET 475 - Fuel Cell Science and Technology Credits: 3
Thermodynamics (MEE 230, MET 236, MET 433, CHE 385, or PHY 462)
Electric Power (EET 323, ECE 427, or ECE 498 Topic: Electrical Circuits, Power, and Machinery)
Other courses with permission