
Certificate in Renewable Energy
Overview
The Renewable Energy Certificate, offered by the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, consists of three courses (9 credits) in renewable energy penetration on the power grid, fundamentals of wind power, and fundamentals of solar energy.
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Patricia McNulty
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Students may transfer prior college credit and may be eligible to earn credit for relevant life and work experience.
Program Details
The renewable energy certificate consists of three courses (9 credits) in renewable energy penetration on the power grid, fundamentals of wind power and fundamentals of solar energy. The following courses must be completed to earn the certificate:
- ECE 4200 - Renewable Energy Penetration on the Power Grid (3 credits)
- ECE (ME) 4570 - Fundamentals of Wind Power (3 credits)
- ECE 4610 - Fundamentals of Solar Energy (3 credits)
Program Requirements
Students in the program are expected to have a basic knowledge of DC and AC circuit theory. Prerequisites include a B.S. in an engineering field or physics. There are also course-specific prerequisites and corequisites for each required course.
Applications from persons who have not satisfied these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.