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ENRG 501 - Energy Systems Fundamentals

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course provides an advanced foundation in energy systems, emphasizing the physical principles governing energy generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization. Topics include energy resources, energy balances, thermodynamic principles, and system-level performance metrics. Students develop the ability to analyze complex energy systems using quantitative methods and evaluate technical, environmental, and economic trade-offs in energy system design and operation.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Energy Engineering PhD program or consent of instructor. 


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