The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Systems focuses on the integration of energy systems engineering technology with sustainable building systems, including the design and operation of buildings with minimal energy and environmental impact.
This four-course graduate certificate seeks to provide students with opportunities to apply the fundamentals of engineering knowledge and skills to analyze energy systems as they relate to sustainable engineering building design with a focus on renewable energy with LEED certification or with a focus on industrial ecology, including life-cycle analysis and technical cost modeling.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SBSY 5200 | Sustainable Engineering Systems for Buildings | 4 |
| ENSY 5000 | Fundamentals of Energy System Integration | 4 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Hydropower | ||
| Energy Storage Systems | ||
| Electrochemical Energy Storage | ||
| Wind Energy Systems | ||
| Solar Thermal Engineering | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
16 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required