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2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Energy Engineering, B.S.


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Graduates of the energy engineering program will understand the fundamental science and math relevant to energy production, distribution, regulation and end use. They will be able to apply engineering concepts, calculations and computer models to solve problems and analyze designs in these areas. The graduates will participate in a multi-year energy project, in which they address engineering project issues, such as allocating resources, meeting milestones and solving specific engineering problems. Graduates will have basic knowledge in business and accounting to identify an appropriate balance of business and technical issues.

Student Learning Outcomes

The energy engineering program outcomes include the following:

  1. Use mathematics and the physical sciences to solve engineering problems
  2. Analyze problems, design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data
  3. Design and build a system, component process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
  4. Communicate effectively and work effectively on project teams
  5. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
  6. Understand how engineering solutions impact businesses, society and the environment
  7. Understand current engineering issues and recognize the need for lifelong learning
  8. Use the modern engineering tools necessary for the engineering practice

Required Courses


College Readiness


Humanities and Social Sciences


Choose one of the following two courses:


Choose one of the following two courses:


Electives


  • Humanities - Electives (3 credits must be literature) Credit(s): 9
  • Technical Elective - Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 122


* Required for all students who plan to complete an internship.

4-Year Plan


Total: 16


Total: 15


Total: 15


Total: 16


Total: 15


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Total: 15


Semester VII


Total: 15


Semester VIII


  • ENE 4950 - ENE Internship or Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Credit(s): 3 each
  • Humanities - Elective (literature) Credit(s): 3
  • Technical Elective - Elective Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following two courses:


Total: 15


Total Credits Required: 122


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