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Designing and implementing optimal methods to produce and utilize energy is one of the most pressing global issues today. Finding ways to implement these solutions that are sustainable and marketable is key. The energy systems Academic Link (AL) program is meant to provide engineering students who have not had any exposure to thermal sciences with the foundation skills necessary to create and implement energy solutions. Students begin the program by taking two core courses that cover topics across thermal sciences and math along with the general energy systems curriculum.
The AL core courses introduce students to the fundamentals that are necessary to be successful in the energy system program. AL courses are integrated with our multidisciplinary energy system curriculum that integrates engineering, business, and policy. Our curriculum is flexibly designed with a set of core courses in engineering and finance complemented by a range of electives across five different academic colleges. Our core and elective courses are designed to help to prepare students to lead the efforts to implement energy systems solutions that have a long-term positive effect on businesses and communities.
Graduate Certificate Options
Students enrolled in a master's degree have the opportunity to also pursue one of the many engineering graduate certificate options in addition to or in combination with the MS degree. Students should consult their faculty advisor regarding these options.
General Requirements
A minimum of 40 semester hours must be earned toward completion of the degree. A minimum grade-point average of 3.000 is required over all courses applied toward the degree.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 20 semester hours from the following: | 20 | |
| Economic Decision Making | ||
| Fundamentals of Energy System Integration | ||
| Fundamentals of Thermal Science 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Thermal Science 2 | ||
| Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers 1 | ||
| Complete 4 semester hours from the following: | 4 | |
| Financial Management for Engineers | ||
| Foundations of Accounting and Finance | ||
Restricted Electives List
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum of 8 semester hours from the following: | 8 | |
| Electrochemical Engineering | ||
| Hydropower | ||
| Energy Storage Systems | ||
| Electrochemical Energy Storage | ||
| Power Plant Design and Analysis | ||
| Smart Grid | ||
| Wind Energy Systems | ||
| Principles, Devices, and Materials for Energy Storage and Energy Harvesting | ||
| Solar Thermal Engineering | ||
Other Electives List
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| An additional 8 semester hours can either be taken from the list above or from the list below or by approval of the program director: | 8 | |
| Electroanalytical Chemistry | ||
| Materials Chemistry of Renewable Energy | ||
| Sustainable Energy: Materials, Conversion, Storage, and Usage | ||
| Electric Drives | ||
| Power Systems Analysis 1 | ||
| Power Electronics | ||
| Engineering Project Management | ||
| Special Topics in Energy Systems | ||
| Energy Systems Engineering Leadership Challenge Project 1 | ||
| Energy Systems Engineering Leadership Challenge Project 2 | ||
| Master’s Project | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Gas Turbine Combustion | ||
| General Thermodynamics | ||
| Combustion and Air Pollution | ||
| Fundamentals of Combustion | ||
| Energy Democracy and Climate Resilience: Technology, Policy, and Social Change | ||
| Sustainable Engineering Systems for Buildings | ||
or any other ENSY course | ||
Online Course List
All required courses and many electives are offered as online courses.
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
40 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required