Spring 2026
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Course No: MECH.5350-031; SIS Class Nbr: 12627; SIS Term: 3530
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
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to May 09
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1875
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering
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