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Energy Certificate
Graduate Academic Certificate (G.A.C.)
Program type:
Graduate Academic Certificate
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2-3 semesters
Credit Hours:
15
Take part in this unique program in the State of Texas and one of only a few in the
U.S.
This program was designed to meet the increasing demands of students to develop a
comprehensive understanding of energy engineering, social/environmental studies, energy
policy, economics and management.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Certificate in Energy?
The certificate develops technical skills for a unique career path in energy engineering and equips students with various aspects of the broad energy field including social/environmental studies, energy policy, economics and management for a rewarding professional career.
Energy Certificate Courses You Could Take
Energy: A World Perspective (3 hrs)
Role of energy in the growth of civilization, living conditions and economy; energy,
environment and sustainability; energy issues
Renewable Energy (3 hrs)
Introduction to the physics, systems and methods of energy conversion from non-conventional
energy sources, such as solar, geothermal, ocean-thermal, biomass, tidal, hydroelectric,
wind and wave energy. Advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy sources and
engineering challenges for the harnessing of such forms of energy; energy storage;
fuel cells.
Nuclear Energy (3 hrs)
Atomic physics and the structure of the atom; radioactivity; interactions of neutrons
with matter; nuclear cross-sections; nuclear fuels and fuel elements; elements of
nuclear reactors; components and operation of nuclear power plants. Notable accidents
of nuclear reactors. Breeder reactors.
Solar Energy (3 hrs)
Fundamentals of radiation processes, blackbody and gray-body; and gray-body radiation;
solar radiation flat-plate and parabolic collectors; concentration optics and practical
solar concentration devices; central receivers, solar ponds, power cycles of solar
plants; thermal storage subsystems and system design.
Energy: The Fundamentals (3 hrs)
Concept of energy and energy conversion; fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas;
thermal power plants; energy distribution; direct energy conversion; nuclear energy;
renewable energy: hydroelectric power, solar energy and photovoltaics, wind energy,
tidal energy, geothermal energy, biomass fuel, hydrogen energy and fuel cell; energy
storage and battery; and future technologies.
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