Degree Structure
College
Engineering
Department
Sustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering
Level
Undergraduate
Study System
Courses
Total Credit Hours
133 Cr. Hrs.
Duration
4 Years
Intake
Fall and Spring
Language
English
Study Mode
Full Time
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Degree Overview
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in SREE, the student must complete 133 credit hours. These hours are University requirements (UR), College requirements (CR), and Program requirements (PR). The allocation of the credit hours is shown in the following table:
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BS in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering |
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| UR | CR | PR | Total | |
Mandatory Courses |
18 |
26 |
71 |
115 |
Elective Courses |
6 |
- | 12 |
18 |
Total |
24 |
26 |
83 |
133 |
What You Will Learn
SREE department provides our graduate engineers with top-rated, professional education in the field of sustainable and renewable energy engineering. The program is intended to be a leader in providing theoretical knowledge and practices required for the design, development, implementation, and improvement of integrated sustainable energy systems that include people, materials, information, and equipment required to generate, store, and distribute energy from sustainable and renewable sources.
University Requirements
College Requirements
Degree Requirements
A. Mandatory Courses
The BSc in SREE requires the student to complete 71 credit hours of compulsory core courses, as listed in the table below.
Course # |
Course Title |
Cr Hrs |
Prerequisites |
1501116 |
Programming I |
4 |
None |
1430118 |
Physics II Lab |
1 |
1430116; Pre /Co 1430117 |
1440262 |
Math of Engineers |
3 |
1440161 |
0402202 |
Circuit Analysis I |
3 |
Pre/Co: 1430117 and 1440261 |
0402216 |
Electric Power Engineering |
3 |
0402202 |
0402217 |
Electric Power Engineering Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co 0402216 |
0402241 |
Random Signal Theory |
3 |
Pre/Co 0402202 |
0402255 |
Applied Electronics For SREE |
3 |
0402202 |
0402256 |
Applied Electronics For SREE Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co 0402255 |
0402340 |
Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra |
3 |
1411116; 1440261 |
0402348 |
Signals and Control Systems |
3 |
0402202;1440262 |
1502300 |
Professional, Social, and Ethical Issues in Engineering |
1 |
Junior Standing |
0406100 |
Introduction to Energy Science and Technology |
3 |
Pre/Co 1430117 |
0406101 |
Statics and Dynamics |
3 |
1440133; 1430115 |
0406200 |
Thermodynamics |
3 |
0406100 |
0406201 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
0406101 |
0406202 |
Fluid Mechanics Lab |
1 |
Pre/ Co 0406201 |
0406300 |
Heat Transfer |
3 |
0406201; 0406200 |
0406301 |
Heat Transfer Lab |
1 |
Pre/ Co 0406300 |
0406302 |
Engineering Materials |
3 |
0406101; 1420101 |
0406320 |
Solar PV Systems |
3 |
0402255; 0406100 |
0406321 |
Solar PV Systems Lab |
1 |
Pre/ Co 0406320 |
0406330 |
Wind Energy Systems |
3 |
0406201, 0402210, 0402241 |
0406331 |
Wind Energy Systems Lab |
1 |
Pre/ Co 0406330 |
0406420 |
Solar Thermal Energy Systems |
3 |
0406300 |
0406451 |
Energy Storage |
3 |
0406450** |
0406452 |
Energy Storage and Efficiency Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0406451 |
0406453 |
Energy Management for Sustainability* |
3 |
Pre/Co.: 0406300 Heat Transfer |
0406490 |
Practical Training |
0 |
90 Credit Hours |
0406491 |
Senior Design Project I |
1 |
Senior Standing |
0406492 |
Senior Design Project II |
3 |
0406491 |
0406450 |
Design for Energy Efficiency ** |
3 |
0406300 Heat Transfer |
* 0406450-Design for Energy Efficiency course will be replaced by 0406453-Energy Management for Sustainability course from Fall 2022/2023.
** Prerequisites of 0406451-Energy Storage will be 0406453-Energy Management for Sustainability course starting from Fall 2022/2023.
B. Elective Courses
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering must study 12 credit hours of technical elective courses. Students should select, with the help of their academic advisor from, the technical elective courses best meet their needs and aspirations. The following is a listing of the technical electives available for SREE students:
Course # |
Title |
Cr Hrs |
Prerequisites |
0406360 |
Economics of Energy Systems |
3 |
0406100 |
0406361 |
Engineering Management |
3 |
Junior Standing |
0406410 |
Electronic Materials and Devices |
3 |
0402255 |
0406421 |
Advanced Solar Cells and Systems |
3 |
0406302; 0406320 |
0406422 |
PV Technology and Manufacturing |
3 |
0406320 |
0406423 |
PV in the Built Environment |
3 |
0406320 |
0406424 |
Passive Solar Buildings |
3 |
0406320 |
0406431 |
Design of Wind Turbines |
3 |
0406330 |
0406432 |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
0406201 |
0406433 |
Special Machine for Wind Turbines |
3 |
0406330 |
0406440 |
Biomass Energy Systems |
3 |
0406200 |
0406461 |
Special Topics in Solar Energy |
3 |
Senior Standing |
0406462 |
Special Topics in Wind Energy |
3 |
Senior Standing |
0406463 |
Fuel Cells |
3 |
0406200, 0406302 |
0406464 |
Special Topics in Bio-Energy |
3 |
Senior Standing |
0406465 |
Hydroelectric Energy Systems |
3 |
0406201 |
0406466 |
Geothermal Energy Systems |
3 |
0406300 |
0406468 |
Special Topics in Energy Systems |
3 |
Senior Standing |
0402411 |
Electric Power Distribution Systems for SREE |
3 |
0402310 |
0402419 |
Power Electronics for SREE |
3 |
0402255 |
0402430 |
Instrumentation and Measurement for SREE |
3 |
0402353 |
0402434 |
Digital Control Systems for SREE |
3 |
0402330 |
0402436 |
Applied Control Engineering for SREE |
3 |
0402330 |
0403435 |
Microcontroller Based Systems for SREE |
3 |
0402255 |
0406456* |
Sustainable Engineering and Eco Design |
3 |
0406302 |
* The course will be offered from Fall 2022/2023.
Course Description
A. Mandatory Courses
The BSc in SREE requires the student to complete 71 credit hours of compulsory core courses, as listed in the table below.
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 1501116 | Programming I | 4 | None |
| This course introduces basic programming techniques in a high level language to CS students. Subjects include: computer science fields, general introduction on computers and numbering systems, software development process, a high level programming language, selection structures, repetition structures, functions and procedures, structured and user-defined data types, text files, arrays, and dynamic memory allocation. Prerequisite: None. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 1430118 | Physics II Lab | 1 | 1430116; Pre/Co 1430117 |
| 10 experiments in electricity and magnetism, covering topics in the Physics 2 course. Prerequisite: 1430116 Physics 1 Lab and Pre/Co: 1430117 - Physics 2. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402202 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 | Pre/Co: 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers; Pre/Co 1430117 - Physics 2 |
| Fundamentals of DC and AC circuit laws; mathematical models for circuit elements; techniques for circuit analysis and for writing and solving circuit equations; circuit theorems; introduction to Op-Amps; transient analysis of first order circuits; phasor technique for steady-state sinusoidal response. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers; Pre/Co 1430117 - Physics 2. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402216 | Electric Power Engineering | 3 | 0402202 |
| An overview is provided of the fundamentals of energy conversion from mechanical form to electrical power. Electrical motors and generators are presented along with the basics of electrical circuits and power transmission lines. Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402217 | Electric Power Engineering Laboratory | 1 | Pre/Co: 0402216 - Electric Power Engineering |
| Operation of single phase ac circuits: measurement of current, voltage, power factor, active power, reactive power and apparent power. Connection and operation of 3-phase circuits. Power measurement in three phase circuits. Measurements and calculation of transformer performance. Torque and speed measurements in rotating electric machines. Operation and voltage characteristics of DC and AC generators. Operation and characteristics of induction motor. Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0402216 - Electric Power Engineering. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402241 | Random Signal Theory | 3 | Pre/Co 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I |
| The role of Statistics in Engineering; Probability Concepts; Discrete Random Variables and Probability Distribution; Continuous Random Variables and Probability Distributions; Joint Probability Distributions; Data Summary and Presentation; Introduction to Parameter Estimation; Computation of Confidence Intervals. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402255 | Applied Electronics for SREE | 3 | 0402202 |
| Introduction to semiconductor materials and devices. Analysis of diodes and applications. Analysis of transistor circuits (BJTs, MOSFETs). Amplifier circuits, bandwidth considerations; Operational amplifiers applications. Introduction to power electronics. Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402256 | Applied Electronics for SREE Lab | 1 | Pre/Co 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE |
| Diode characteristics, BJT and MOS biasing circuits, Spice simulation, frequency response, op amp applications, introduction to power electronics lab. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402340 | Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra | 3 | 1411116; 1440261 |
| Basic linear algebra: LU decomposition, normal equations and least squares solutions, eigenvalues and eigenvectors decomposition of matrices. Numerical solution of linear and nonlinear system of equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration of functions, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, use of MATLAB to solve complex engineering problems. Prerequisite: 1411116 – Programming I; 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402348 | Signals and Control Systems | 3 | 0402202; 1440262 |
| Representation and analysis of signals. Fourier transforms. Linear time-invariant systems, impulse response, frequency response and transfer function. Introduction to linear feedback control. Analysis and design of classical control systems. Control system components and industrial process automation. Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I; 1440262 - Math for Engineers; and 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 1502300 | Professional, Social, and Ethical Issues in Engineering | 1 | Junior Standing |
| An examination of the social impact of engineering and technology and its relationship to ethics, with the objective of identifying and clarifying obligations that might arise in technological research and its applications. The course will survey a variety of moral theories, as well as engineering codes of ethics. The case study method will be used: source will include the history of science and technology, and reports from professional societies. Topics covered include whistle blowing, environmental, safety, and privacy issues. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406100 | Introduction to Energy Science and Technology | 3 | Pre/Co 1430117 |
| Introduction to energy. Survey of energy technologies including steam, hydro, tidal, wave, fossil, geothermal, solar, wind, bio-fuels, and nuclear. Energy sources and conservation of energy, energy efficiency, energy production and uses, sources of energy for both conventional and renewable. Climate change and the future of energy. Free hand sketching, isometric drawing and orthographic projections. Introduction to 3D AutoCAD and Matlab. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1430117 - Physics 2. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406101 | Statics and Dynamics | 3 | 1440133; 1430115 |
| Force and moment vectors, resultants. Principles of statics and free-body diagrams. Properties of areas, second moments. Internal forces in beams. Laws of friction. Principles of particle dynamics. Mechanical systems and rigid-body dynamics. Kinematics and dynamics of plane systems. Energy and momentum of 2-D bodies and systems. Prerequisites: 1430115 - Physics I and 1440131 Calculus I for Engineers. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406200 | Thermodynamics | 3 | 0406100 |
| Basic concepts of thermodynamics: temperature, work, heat, internal energy and enthalpy. First law of thermodynamics for closed and steady-flow open systems. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; changes of phase; equation of state. Second law of thermodynamics: concept of entropy. Power and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite: 0406100 - Introduction to Energy Science and Technology. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406201 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 0406101 |
| Fluid properties; Units; Pressure and fluid statics: pressure distribution in fluid at rest, hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy and stability, Fluids in rigid body motion; Fluid Kinematics, dynamics of fluid motion: concepts of streamline, control volume, steady and one-dimensional flows; continuity, Euler, Bernoulli, steady flow energy, linear and angular momentum equations; flow in pipes and losses. Prerequisite: 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406202 | Fluid Mechanics Lab | 1 | Pre/Co 0406201 |
| Introduction to basic fluid mechanics instrumentation; experimental verification and reinforcement of analytical concepts introduced in course 0406201. Prerequisite: 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406300 | Heat Transfer | 3 | 0406200; 0406201 |
| Mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Steady heat conduction, insulation, cooling. Transient heat conduction. Forced convection; natural convection. Heat exchangers. Applications to energy systems. Prerequisite: 0406200 - Thermodynamics and 0406201 – Fluid Mechanics. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406301 | Heat Transfer Lab | 1 | Pre/Co 0406300 |
| Experiments on measurement techniques heat transfer principles of linear and radial conduction; unsteady state heat conduction; natural and forced convection; parallel and counter flow exchangers; thermal radiation; temperature measurement. Prerequisite: 0406300 - Heat Transfer. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406302 | Engineering Materials | 3 | 0406101; 1420101 |
| The course covers atomic bonding, crystal structure and defect structure, and their relationship with material properties. It also includes phase diagrams and alloys, mechanical properties, material failure, corrosion, and introduction to the structures of polymers and ceramics. Prerequisite: 1420101 – General Chemistry 1 and 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406320 | Solar PV Systems | 3 | 0402255; 0406100 |
| Properties of sunlight and solar irradiation; Overview of semiconductors physics and PN junctions; The operation principle, materials, design and efficiency limits of PV solar cells. The design and degradation mechanisms of solar PV modules and panels. Examination of the different types of solar PV systems and their components. The design and installation of solar PV systems with examples. Prerequisite: 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE; 0406100 - Introduction to Energy Sciences and Technology. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406321 | Solar PV Systems Lab | 1 | Pre/Co 0406320; 0402256 |
| Basic physics of solar energy and PV devices; PV module and panel characterization; solar PV systems and components; Effects of shading and temperature on PV system performance. Prerequisite: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems and 0402256 - Applied Electronics Lab for SREE. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406330 | Wind Energy Systems | 3 | 0406201; 0402210; 0402241 |
| Material in this course will cover the principles of wind energy and wind power as well as the design and operation of different types of wind energy systems. Design and economic analysis of wind energy system will be examined, including site selection, monitoring and analysis of wind data, estimating output from wind generators and their integration into hybrid power systems or grid. Prerequisites: 0402210 - Electrical Power Engineering; 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics and 0402241 - Random Signal Theory. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406331 | Wind Energy Systems Lab | 1 | Pre/Co 0406330 |
| This laboratory course investigates the basics characteristics of aerodynamics load for wind turbine blade, dynamic behavior of wind turbine systems and the generated power of wind energy conversion systems. Prerequisite: 0406330 - Wind Energy Systems. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406420 | Solar Thermal Energy Systems | 3 | 0406300 |
| Characteristics of solar radiation and solar collectors. Collector efficiency evaluation and prediction of long-term performance. System modeling, thermal storage, concentrated solar power systems, computer simulation and modeling of performance and economic worth. Prerequisite: 0406300 - Heat Transfer. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406450 | Design for Energy Efficiency | 3 | 0406320; 0406330 |
| Analysis to achieve comprehensive understanding of the efficiency of systems that involve energy generation is presented. The material targets core areas of efficiency in space heating and cooling design. Design examples will be discussed in detail for applications in combustion engines and space heating and cooling load. Computer simulation tools will be used to calculate efficiency of energy consumption. Prerequisites: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems and 0406330 - Wind Energy Systems. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406451 | Energy Storage and Transmission | 3 | 0406300 |
| Examine and compare the working principles and power/energy storage characteristics of current energy storage technologies including batteries, electric-double layer capacitors and pseudocapacitors, thermal energy storage (latent/latent energy storage), and mechanical energy storage (flywheel, pumped hydroelectric storage, and compressed air energy storage). Prerequisites: 0406300 - Heat Transfer. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406452 | Energy Storage and Efficiency Lab | 1 | Pre/Co: 0406450; 0406451 |
| Investigate the working principle and thermodynamic characteristics (energy, power, efficiency, cyclability, etc.) of different energy storage technologies involving chemical, electrochemical, thermal, and mechanical processes. Prerequisites: Pre/Co 0406450 - Design for Energy Efficiency and Pre/Co 0406451 - Energy Storage and Transmission. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406490 | Practical Training | 0 | 90 Credit Hours |
| 240 hours of field practical training. The purpose of this training is to introduce students, first hand, to local and regional practices in area of specialization. Further, it exposes students to possible career opportunities. Upon completion, students are required to submit a technical report to the training supervisor. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 90 credit hours. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406491 | Senior Design Project I | 1 | Senior Standing |
| Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating, and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required. Students are introduced to the basic elements of the modern engineering design methods, including concept generation techniques. Groups of students investigate a research topic in some area of Sustainable/Renewable Energy Engineering from the current literature under the supervision of the course instructor. Prerequisite: Senior standing. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406492 | Senior Design Project II | 1 | 0406491 |
| Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating, and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project progress proposal, report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required. Student apply modern engineering design methods to choose from alternative design subject to realistic constraints. Groups of students work together to design, build, refine and test complete hardware or /and software systems to meet specifications. Prerequisite: 0406491 - Senior Design Project I. | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406450 | Design for Energy Efficiency | 3 | 0406300 |
* 0406450-Design for Energy Efficiency course will be replaced by 0406453-Energy Management for Sustainability course from Fall 2022/2023. ** Prerequisites of 0406451-Energy Storage will be 0406453-Energy Management for Sustainability course starting from Fall 2022/2023.
B. Elective Courses
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering must study 12 credit hours of technical elective courses. Students should select, with the help of their academic advisor from, the technical elective courses best meet their needs and aspirations. The following is a listing of the technical electives available for SREE students:
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406360 | Economics of Energy Systems | 3 | 0406100 |
| This course reviews the objectives, strategies and economic factors of renewable energy policies worldwide. The course examines policy drivers, including environmental impact, community service obligations and industrial/technological developments, as well as policy and financial instruments. The policies, economic analysis and strategies are illustrated with international case studies for renewable energy programs. Prerequisite: 0406100 - Introduction to Energy Science and Technology. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406361 | Engineering Management | 3 | Junior Standing |
| Introduction to engineering management of new products, management of manufacturing processes, management of the linkages between new products and manufacturing processes. Current theories, concepts and techniques are stressed, using a combination of readings, cases and guest speakers. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406410 | Electronic Materials and Devices | 3 | 0402255 |
| Review of solid-state theory, conductors, semiconductors, superconductors, insulators, and optical and magnetic properties. Devices used in modern high speed electronic and communication systems: transistors, lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, Josephson junctions. Implications of material properties on fabrication and operation of devices and circuits. Prerequisite: 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406421 | Advanced Solar Cells and Systems | 3 | 0406302; 0406320 |
| Overview of Emerging PV technology. Solar cells detailed device physics and operation principles; Characterization and measurement techniques for solar cells. Three generations of solar cells and their applications; Tandem solar cells; Concentrator (CPV and HCPV) and hybrid solar PV systems. Prerequisite: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems and 0406302 - Engineering Materials. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406422 | PV Technology and Manufacturing | 3 | 0406320 |
| The operating principles of solar cells. The strengths and weaknesses of the dominant commercial cell technologies. Different trends in commercial cell technology and the corresponding manufacturing processes and environment. The impact of various processing and device parameters on performance and product reliability. Insight is given into complete production processes of both silicon-based solar cells, third generation solar cells and heterojunction solar cells. These cells are studied in terms of materials, manufacturing technology and suitability for the application. Prerequisite: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406423 | PV in the Built Environment | 3 | 0406320 |
| This course will examine the use of PV in the urban environment, with a particular focus on the integration of PV modules into the building envelope. The design of energy efficient buildings, building thermal and lighting performance and solar access will be introduced as an appropriate context for the use of PV. A competency in the use of building energy simulation software will be developed. Technical issues associated with the use of PV in buildings and the urban environment, such as heat transfer processes, inclusion of solar energy sources within the power grid. Prerequisite: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406424 | Passive Solar Building | 3 | 0406300 |
| Passive solar building explores the use of solar energy to passively heat and cool buildings. Topics include solar radiation, building heating and cooling loads, energy efficient design and construction, passive solar heating, proper implementation of thermal mass, and passive cooling. Prerequisite: 0406300 - Heat Transfer. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406424 | Design of Wind Turbines | 3 | 0406330 |
| Introductory issues related to the production of electricity from wind power. The study of the atmospheric science necessary to locate wind turbines for the production of electricity. Interpretation and understanding of experimental data. The study of design and control will allow for comprehensive knowledge of all sub-components of a wind turbine. Sizing and citing of wind turbines. Connection between wind turbines and smart grids. Prerequisite: 0406330 - Wind Energy Systems. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406432 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 0406201 |
| Review of control volume analysis. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Compressible flow: isentropic flow relations, flow in ducts and nozzles, effects of friction and heat transfer, normal and oblique shocks, two-dimensional isentropic expansion. Viscous flow theory: hydrodynamic lubrication and introduction to boundary layers. Prerequisite: 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406433 | Special Machines for Wind Turbines | 3 | 0406330 |
| Review of different structures for wind farm generators. Characteristics of constant-speed and variable-speed wind turbine generators. Mechanical interface system between the generators and wind turbines. Operational characteristics of wind generators with variable-angle of turbine blades. Advanced power electronics for wind generation, and different structures of cycloconverter circuits. Connection of wind generators to power grids, smart grids. Prerequisite: 0406330 - Wind Energy Systems. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406440 | Biomass Energy Systems | 3 | 0406200 |
| This course will introduce (1) a range of biomass energy sources (forestry, wastes and crops), and details of biomass characterization techniques, (2) the biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes: direct combustion, biomass co-firing, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, fermentation, landfill gas and cogeneration, (3) Chemical Reactors and basic process design, and (4) Biofuels from Biomass (Biodiesel, Syngas, Biogas). Prerequisite: 0406200 - Thermodynamics. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406461 | Special Topics in Solar Energy | 3 | Senior Standing |
| This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of solar energy. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406462 | Special Topics in Wind Energy | 3 | Senior Standing |
| This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of wind energy. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406463 | Fuel Cells | 3 | 0406200; 0406302 |
| The course will cover basic principles of thermodynamics of fuel cells, chemical reaction engineering, electrochemical engineering and the development/design of major fuel cell types: Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), Alkaline fuel cell (AFC), Urea Fuel Cells, molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), metal air fuel cells (MAFCs), and microbial fuel cells(MFCs). The electrodes and membrane materials will be also included for each type. Prerequisite: 0406200 – Thermodynamics and 0406302 – Engineering materials. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406464 | Special Topics in Bio-energy | 3 | Senior Standing |
| This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of bio-energy. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406465 | Hydroelectric Energy Systems | 3 | 0406201 |
| Introduction to hydro-resource power production. Hydropower in history. Physics of hydrology. Power, head, flow-rate. Turbine hydrodynamics; Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, Turgo, cross-flow. System components; generators, governors, penstocks, spillways, valves, gates, trash racks. Large-scale and microhydroelectic systems. Pumped storage. Economic, environmental considerations. Prerequisite: 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406466 | Geothermal Energy Systems | 3 | 0406300 |
| Overview of geothermal energy, Geothermal exploration and heat mapping, Geothermal reservoir characterization, Analysis of temperature and heat transfer in a borehole, Dry steam, flash steam and binary cycle power plants, Geothermal well test analysis for electricity generation, Ground source heat pumps, District heating and cooling, Financial appraisal of geothermal projects. Prerequisite: 0406300 – Heat Transfer. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0406468 | Special Topics in Energy Systems | 3 | Senior Standing |
| This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of energy systems. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402413 | Electrical Power Distribution Systems for SREE | 3 | 0402310 |
| Introduction to electric distribution systems, distribution system indices and load characteristics, different topologies and configurations of distribution systems, distribution system equipment, single-phase and three-phase distribution transformers, over-head distribution lines, underground cables, distribution protective systems, protective equipment and devices, voltage drop over distribution feeders, voltage regulation, distribution system compensation, distribution generation units, power quality issues and electric distribution within the buildings. Prerequisite: 0402310 - Electromechanical Systems. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402419 | Power Electronics | 3 | 0402255 |
| Applications of power diodes and silicon controlled rectifiers. Static converters. AC voltage controllers. DC power supplies. Choppers, Inverters in power systems. Prerequisite: 0402255 – Applied Electronics for SREE. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402433 | Instrumentation and Measurement for SREE | 3 | 0402348; 0402255 |
| The measurement process. Errors and sources of errors, signals and noise in instrumentation, filtering. Display and recording systems. Elements of signal processing in instrumentation. Transducers. Sensors. Microprocessor-based instrumentation systems, data logging, interfaces and data processing. Prerequisite: 0402348 - Signals and Control Systems; 0402255 – Applied Electronics for SREE. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402435 | Digital Control Systems for SREE | 3 | 0402330 |
| Discrete-time systems and the Z-transform. Sampling and reconstruction. Open-loop and closed-loop discrete-time Systems. System time-response characteristics. Stability analysis techniques. Digital controller design. State-space representations of discrete-time Systems. Pole-assignment design and state estimation. Linear quadratic optimal Control. Prerequisite: 0402330 - Feedback Control Systems. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 0402422 | Applied Control Engineering for SREE | 3 | 0402330 |
| Introduction to process control, feedback and feed forward control configurations, modeling of dynamic systems: time delays, high-order systems, multivariable systems, process identification, analysis and controller design performances, PID controller tuning, Intelligent controller tuning, advanced control techniques, process interaction and decoupling control, introduction to distributed control systems and digital control issues. Prerequisite: 0402330 - Feedback Control Systems. | |||
| Course # | Title | Cr Hrs | Prerequisites |
| 1502336 | Microcontroller Systems for SREE | 3 | |
| Study of the basic architecture of a microcontroller including its applications in a microcontroller system. Implementation of the principles of microprocessing, interfacing, and total system design by implementing projects. Application of top-down design to microcontroller software development in C language. Introduction into the evaluation of hardware and software trade-offs. Prerequisite: 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE. | |||
Career Path
SREE graduates have opportunities in designing, testing, developing, manufacturing, and operating sustainable and renewable energy systems, as well as in broader engineering environments.
Given the national and international energy outlooks, there is substantial demand for Renewable Energy Engineers, particularly in the UAE and Gulf Countries. Our graduates are poised to contribute across the spectrum of SREE, encompassing roles such as energy auditors, renewable energy system integrators for residential and commercial properties, manufacturing engineers for component and subsystem manufacturers, designers for components and subsystems, renewable energy inspectors, planners, and other positions within the energy sector.
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