ELECTRIC POWER PROCESSING FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS

ECE 356

Course Description

Introduction to electrical power processing technologies that are necessary to convert energy from alternative sources into useful electrical forms. Several specific alternative energy sources are examined, providing platforms for introducing basic concepts in power electronics, electric machines, and adjustable-speed drives.

Prerequisties

(ECE 230 or ECE 376 ) or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

ECE 304 and ECE 411

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.34

4.93% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.26% from Historical

A Rate

20.41%

-15.38% from Historical

Class Size

52.81% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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