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ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND TECHNOLOGY

ME 472
Course Description

Thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion systems with emphasis on efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions; basic economic analysis of energy systems; radiative energy exchange with participating atmosphere; global energy balance; electricity production and transportation sustainability.

Prerequisites

ME 361 and (COMPSCI 200 , COMPSCI 220 , COMPSCI 300 , 301, COMPSCI 310 , or placement into COMPSCI 300 ), or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.45

-2.5% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

4% from Historical

A Rate
20%

-52.73% from Historical

Class Size
10

-23.08% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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