Spring 2026
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> MECH.5221
> 031V
Course No: MECH.5221-031V; SIS Class Nbr: 14233; SIS Term: 3530
Course Status: Open
Course Description
The Offshore Wind Engineering course provides a solid understanding of the science and engineering required to successfully develop and construct an offshore wind farm. The course includes a review of the basic equations which drive wind turbine performance, the unique challenges of engineering fixed bottom and floating wind turbine platforms, and an introduction to dynamic structural modeling of wind turbines using OpenFAST. Following this will be an examination of the leasing, permitting, environmental protection, grid connection, construction, and financing challenges which must be addressed to deliver a profitable wind farm.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Section Notes: HyFlex Course
- Core Codes: HYFX
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Stephen Johnson
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- TBD
- 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to May 09
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $2250
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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