Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Description of the Minor
The Minor in RSE, designed for all Engineering and Science majors, provides students with the knowledge, skills, and practices relevant to the development, implementation, and application of renewable and sustainable energy technologies and solutions in the various related sectors of industry and government agencies in the UAE. This minor is diverse in its scope. It can be a valuable addition for students interested in pursuing a career in the energy sector as well as policy-making and sustainable development.
Minor Educational Objectives
The Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy will prepare graduates to be able to:
- Meet employer and community expectations for current and relevant technical knowledge and skills, for careers and potential entrepreneurship and leadership in the field of sustainable and renewable energy.
- Pursue further studies or develop professionally in the field of renewable and sustainable energy.
Minor Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze current power generation technologies and systems, identify the elements that raise sustainability concerns and possible methodologies for sustainable operations.
- Design and technically evaluate the thermodynamic and environmental characteristics of renewable and sustainable energy generation systems, including for power and heat production
- Evaluate the economic and social benefits of renewable and sustainable energy technologies and maximize positive outcomes for communities and industries.
Minor requirements
The Minor in RSE consists of 18 credit hours distributed as follows: 9 credits of background core courses (outside of the student major) and 9 credits of technical electives. Only two (2) courses from the student’s major can be double counted.
Core Courses (Select 3 courses from the above (outside of student major)
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ELEN 303
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Electrical Energy Systems
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3 cr.
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Cannot be taken by Electrical and Computer & Information Engineering Majors
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MEEN 340
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Thermal Energy Conversion Fundamentals
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3 cr.
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Cannot be taken by Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Majors
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MEEN 486
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Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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3 cr.
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ESMA 340
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Energy Policy and Economics
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3 cr.
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Technical electives (select 3 courses)
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CHEG 360
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Introduction to Hydrogen Technologies and Applications
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3 cr.
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CHEG 404
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Bioenergy
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3 cr.
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CHEG 303
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Fuel Cell Science and Technology
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3 cr.
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ESMA 441
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Advanced Simulation
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3 cr.
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MEEN 435
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Turbomachinery
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3 cr.
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MEEN 482
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Fundamentals of Wind Energy
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3 cr.
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MEEN 483
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Fundamentals of solar thermal energy
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3 cr.
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ELEN 495
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Selected Topics in ELEN
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3 cr.
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ELEN 486
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Renewable Energy Technologies
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3 cr.
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ELEN 423
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Power Electronics
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3 cr.
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