Overview
The energy concentration provides students with an overview of various technologies associated with the transformation and use of energy in various forms. Since every sector of engineering and the economy requires some form of energy, the courses included in this concentration cover renewable, nuclear and fossil-fuel based energy technologies.
CONCENTRATION IN ENERGY
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Core Course |
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Select any one of the following: |
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ME423 |
Heat and Mass Transfer |
Spring |
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ME430 |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
Fall |
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Elective Courses1 |
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Select any three of the following: |
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ME304 |
Thermodynamics II |
Fall |
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ME323 |
Reciprocating and Centrifugal Engines |
Fall |
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ME360 |
Nuclear Reactor Engineering |
Spring |
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ME362 |
Nuclear Fusion and Radiation Protection |
Fall |
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ME366 |
Energy Principles of Clean Coal Technology |
Spring |
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Eco/ECE328 |
Electricity Economics |
Fall |
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ME450 |
Nanoscale Heat Conduction |
Spring |
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ME464 |
Renewable Energy |
Fall |
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ME468 |
Advanced Energy Efficiency Practicum |
Fall & Spring |
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Total Credits |
12 |
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1Additional courses selected in consultation with the program adviser may fulfill program requirements. No more than 6 credits can be taken at the 300 level.
MEM Faculty Point of Contact: Prof. Arindam Banerjee (E-mail)