Energy Infrastructure, Market, and Management. 3 credits

Catalog description

Students will gain an understanding of the wide-ranging and vital role that energy plays within the general economy and our daily lives. The course covers a variety of topics including the organization and physical structure of the bulk electric system; energy within the transportation and industrial sectors; energy markets and regulation; and the role, challenges, and benefits associated with different forms of energy such as wind, solar, nuclear, coal, petroleum, and natural gas. The content of the course addresses a number of special topics, including risk management, resiliency, conservation, sustainability, the environment, and national security. Students will be required to form a multidisciplinary team to complete industry-oriented class projects, and given opportunities to work with industry experts. Course cannot be used as a technical elective for electrical or computer engineering majors. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering . Limited to two attempts.