Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This interdisciplinary major focuses on developing and implementing sustainable energy solutions. Students explore renewable energy technologies, energy policy, environmental impact, and energy management. The program emphasizes technical skills, analytical thinking, and understanding the economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainable energy. Graduates are prepared for careers in renewable energy, energy policy, and sustainability consulting. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand sustainable energy and renewable technologies. - Develop skills in energy policy analysis, environmental impact assessment, and energy management. - Learn techniques for designing and implementing sustainable energy solutions. - Explore the economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainable energy. - Understand the role of technology and innovation in sustainable energy development. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the sustainable energy sector. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for energy projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Sustainable Energy** - Overview of sustainable energy and renewable technologies. 2. **Renewable Energy Technologies** - Principles and techniques for designing and implementing renewable energy systems. 3. **Energy Policy and Regulation** - Fundamentals and techniques for analyzing and influencing energy policies. 4. **Environmental Impact Assessment** - Principles and techniques for evaluating the environmental impacts of energy projects. 5. **Energy Management** - Fundamentals and techniques for implementing energy management systems. 6. **Economics of Sustainable Energy** - Principles and techniques for evaluating the economic viability of sustainable energy projects. 7. **Social and Environmental Aspects of Energy** - Exploration and techniques for addressing social and environmental challenges in energy projects. 8. **Innovation and Technology in Sustainable Energy** - Overview and techniques for implementing technological advancements in energy projects. 9. **Practicum in Sustainable Energy** - Real-world experiences in renewable energy projects or sustainability consulting. 10. **Capstone Project in Sustainable Energy** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in renewable energy technology or energy policy. **Assessment Methods:** - Renewable energy technology projects, energy policy analyses, environmental impact assessments, energy management plans, economic viability reports, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Renewable Energy: A First Course" by Robert Ehrlich. - "Energy Policy and Sustainability" by Michael Jefferson. - "Environmental Impact Assessment" by Peter Morris and Riki Therivel. - "Energy Management Principles and Practice" by Barney Capehart et al. - "Economics of Energy and the Environment" by Robert S. Pindyck and Daniel L. Rubinfeld. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of physics, engineering, environmental science, and economics. Suitable for students interested in renewable energy and sustainability. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Sustainable Energy and pursue certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or LEED Green Associate. **Target Audience:** Aspiring renewable energy engineers, energy policy analysts, sustainability consultants, and professionals seeking to specialize in sustainable energy. This major equips students with the technical, analytical, and practical skills needed to excel in sustainable energy, supporting careers in renewable energy, energy policy, and sustainability consulting.