EET 3100 - Renewable Energy

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: The purpose of the EET 3100 Renewable Energy course is for each student to learn the fundamental knowledge and technology of various types of renewable energy including solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric, geothermal energy, biomass and ocean energy. This course discusses the limitations and the impacts of using fossil fuel energy and its possible impact on global climate change. This course will enable students to build an essential foundation towards the specific applications of renewable energy such as solar PV (Photovoltaic) systems, wind turbine systems and micro-hydro systems. Incentives, rebates and policies from federal, state and local power companies will also be addressed in the class. The students will learn how to acquire professional certifications if they are interested in developing a career in the area of renewable energy.
Pre-requisite(s): EET 1110 or EET 1850.