ENERGY RESOURCES: FROM HYDROCARBONS TO RENEWABLES
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
   

GRO 0151 - ENERGY RESOURCES: FROM HYDROCARBONS TO RENEWABLES


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description The course covers scientific and engineering fundamentals of conventional, nuclear, and renewable energy processes (e.g., hydrocarbons, nuclear, solar, geothermal, biomass) by thermodynamics analysis of energy conversion processes, power cycles and refrigeration cycles analysis, heat engines, exergy analysis, etc. The course will introduce material and energy balances in non-renewable and renewable energy systems. A review of the role of each type of energy in the world economy today, including various projections of energy demand, transition strategies and future trends are also presented.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade


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