Courses

Examines the basics of energy science and technology. Covers both conventional energy sources such as oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear and hydroelectric; and renewable/sustainable energy technologies including wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and end-use efficiency. Investigates the technological promise and progress of each technology, as well as its limitations and challenges. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Examines the technology, policy and politics of renewables. Technology includes the resource, science, and engineering aspects of renewables. Policy includes various policy levers used to influence renewables. Politics refers to political settings of renewables: how decision-makers perceive them, who supports/opposes policies, and how policies progress through the political process. Prereq., an introductory energy science and technology course. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Addresses the business of renewable energy, including opportunities and challenges with renewable electricity, renewable transportation fuels, and energy efficiency. Topics include energy markets, opportunity identification, life cycle analysis, economic analysis, policy impacts, and project financing of sustainable renewable energy business models. Prereqs., RSEI 5000 and 5001. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Examines a wide range of energy issues in seminar format. Students attend energy-related seminars and critique/evaluate the presented material. Open to graduate students from all disciplines. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Covers timely topics related to renewable and sustainable energy. Specific offerings vary by semester. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.