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Energy Engineering

Graduate Certificate

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Discover solutions to balance global energy demand, optimize fossil fuel use, and transition to a greener, more sustainable economy.

» Program Overview

The Energy Engineering Certificate requires the completion of 18 course credits with three required core courses, and permits the student to take three elective courses from an approved list of course options. To be admitted to the Certificate in Energy Engineering requires the applicant to have already earned a BS degree in engineering or to have earned a BS in Chemistry or Physics with an overall GPA of 3.00 or better for their undergraduate degree.

Students with related degrees may be admitted to the Certificate in Energy Engineering as long as they meet all course prerequisites. Holders of a Bachelor of Arts or Technology degree are not eligible for enrollment in this program. Individuals with an overall undergraduate GPA below 3.00 may be conditionally admitted to the program, but should be prepared to take all required make-up or prerequisite courses before enrolling in any Certificate courses. A grade of “B” or better is required in all make-up and prerequisite courses for this program.

Program Director

Dr. Robert W. Fletcher

248.204.2525

rfletcher@ulricagreen.com

» Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Energy Engineering program requires the applicant to have already earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or to have earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry or physics with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better for their undergraduate degree. Students with related degrees may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Energy Engineering program as long as they meet all course prerequisites. A grade of B or better is required in all make-up and prerequisite courses for this program. All students enrolled in the Certificate in Energy Engineering core or elective courses must earn a grade of B or better in all courses in this program. Any student not complying with minimum grade requirements will prompt a review of that student’s academic standing and may result in his or her dismissal from the program.

The courses offered in this program are all College of Engineering technical electives and can typically be used as technical electives in the pursuit of an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and most of the 5000-level courses may be used towards a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.

All students enrolled in the Certificate in Energy Engineering core or elective courses must earn a grade of “B” or better in all courses in this program. Any student not complying with minimum grade requirements will prompt a review of that student’s academic standing and may result in their dismissal from the program.

Professionals who hold a BS degree in Engineering or the Natural Sciences (primarily chemistry or physics) are eligible to enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Energy Engineering program.

Please note that this is a graduate certificate (not a degree). The courses offered in this program, however, are all College of Engineering technical electives and can typically be used as technical electives in the pursuit of an undergraduate BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and most of the 5000 level courses may be used towards a MS in Mechanical Engineering degree.

Goals

To educate individuals in Energy Engineering including alternative (renewable) energy sources, traditional (fossil fuel) energy sources, nuclear energy, energy management and conservation.

To help meet global needs with energy educated engineers who can address the issues related to energy and the supply and demand balance of global fossil fuel resources and to transition the economy to more environmentally friendly energy systems.

» Apply

All potential students must apply to 利记sbo for admission to the Certificate in Energy Engineering program and will be admitted only after review and approval from the Energy Engineering Program Director.

Students enrolled in the Certificate in Energy Engineering program must formally petition to the 利记sbo Office of the Registrar to receive their certificate upon completing the program. Contact the 利记sbo Office of the Registrar for details regarding petitioning.

» Curriculum

Core Courses
COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Alternative Energy Engineering
EME5373
3
Applied Thermodynamics
EME5153
3
Energy Resources and Technology
EME5263
3
Electives (Select Three)
COURSE NAME COURSE # CREDITS
Thermal Fluid System Design
EME4363
3
Solar and Wind Energy Generation Systems
EME5193
3
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
EME5163
3
Elements of Nuclear Engineering
EME5283
3
Energy and Environmental Management 1
EGE5303
3
Energy and Environmental Management 2
EGE5323
3
Heat Pipes
EME5273
3
Fusion Engineering
EME5293
3
Biofuels and Biomass Energy Engineering
EME5313
3

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
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