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RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

BSE/ENVIRST 367
Course Description

Learn about the state-of-the-art in renewable energy applications including biomass for heat, electric power and liquid fuels as well as geo-energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro power. Practice engineering calculations of power and energy availability of renewable energy sources and learn about requirements for integrating renewable energy sources into production, distribution and end-use systems.

Prerequisties

MATH 112 , MATH 114 , MATH 217 , placement into MATH 221 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.67

11.43% from Historical

Completion Rate
99.07%

1.88% from Historical

A Rate
57.01%

54.82% from Historical

Class Size
107

28.69% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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