Energy Engineering Concentration (12 Credits)

The Energy Engineering Concentration prepares students to analyze, model and design systems that power modern society. Students build a strong foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer and energy conversion while gaining interdisciplinary exposure to sustainable energy technologies, building systems and energy policy. This concentration is an excellent option for students interested in careers or graduate study in renewable energy, HVAC and building systems, power generation, sustainability consulting, or energy-focused product design.

Requirements (12 Credits Total)

Required Course (3 credits)

IDE students in the Energy Concentration are required to take:

• MCEN 3032 – Thermodynamics 2

Energy Policy / Environment Course (3 credits)

All students must complete one of the following courses:

• ENVS 3621 – Energy Policy and Society (3 credits)
• ENVS/PHYS 3070 – Energy and the Environment (3 credits)
• MCEN 4032 – Sustainable Energy (3 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Select 6 additional credits from the approved courses in the Energy Engineering Minor. Options include:

• AREN 3010 – Mechanical Systems for Buildings (3 credits)
• CHEN 2120 – Materials and Energy Balances (3 credits)
• ECEN 3170 – Energy Conversion 1 (3 credits)
• Plus any additional electives approved for the Energy Engineering Minor

Students may not double count courses toward both their IDE Emphasis and their IDE Concentration. For example, students in the Architectural Engineering emphasis may not count AREN 3010 toward both requirements. A course may satisfy either an emphasis or a concentration requirement—but not both.

Optional: Energy Engineering Minor (additional 6 credits)

IDE students who complete this concentration are well-positioned to earn the Energy Engineering Minor by taking two additional courses. More information can be found on the Energy Engineering Minor webpage.