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2020-2021 SDSM&T Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CBE 485/585 Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Credits: (3-0) 3

This course provides assessment and evaluation of current and potential energy systems; covers resources, conversion, and end-use, and emphasizes sustainable approaches meeting global energy needs in the 21st century.  Different renewable and conventional energy technologies will be covered including solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels, fossil fuels, hydrogen, fuel cells, and discussed within frameworks that aid in evaluation and analysis of energy systems engineering in the context of economics and environmental goals.

Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 585 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 485.

This course is cross-listed with CHEM 485/585 .


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