Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy

Spring 2024 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > MECH.5350 > 031

Course No: MECH.5350-031; SIS Class Nbr: 4740; SIS Term: 3330
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Introduction to scientific principles associated with sustainable energy technologies. Topics include: thermodynamic laws and engineering fundamentals in energy processes, thermodynamic energy conversion, wind and geothermal energy, photovoltaics, ocean thermal energy conversion, electrochemical energy, biomass, and selected emerging energy technologies.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Core Codes: STEM
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Fuqiang Liu
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2024 Spring: Jan 16 to May 04
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1800 | Pay as little as $366/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering

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