The core of the program centers around two courses: CHEME 664 (Fall) and CHEME 665 (Spring). CHEME 664 will examine supply and demand for energy in selected countries and then review the operating systems and costs of a range of energy supply methods, including coal, oil, nuclear, hydro, wind and solar. Students will simulate the factors in future energy supply and demand and examine the interplay between energy, environment, politics, economics and sustainability.
CHEME 665 will apply thermodynamic concepts to energy systems, show how to analyze their efficiency and how to tackle large systems. Students will do energy audits of several energy-rich environments. Different future energy scenarios will be developed and project teams will be tasked with simulating complex energy systems and carrying out cost-benefit analyses