Morrisville State College

Course Description

This course provides the student with the basic understanding of renewable energy systems and their potential use for power generation, including electricity. The course focuses on providing the student with an introduction to typical energy consumption patterns along with key concepts, terminology, and nomenclature common to all energy systems. The focus will then shift to utilizing solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, and hydrogen fuel cells as renewable energy systems for a sustainable future. Prerequisites: minimum of MATH 102 or equivalent: ( Junior standing or permission of the instructor) 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), fall semester