BSUST 120 Survey of Energy Systems Management • 5 Cr. Explore
and compare traditional and renewable energy systems, from
efficiency, environment, socio-political and economic
perspectives at the regional, US and global levels. Evaluate
strategies for energy management in buildings, transportation
and business operations. Topics include laws and regulations
that govern energy sourcing, utilization and efficiency and
their evolution over time. After completing this class, students
should be able to:Present the history and evolution of
traditional and renewable energy systems Analyze U.S. and global
energy markets and policy in traditional and alternative energy
systems Discuss the emphasis societies and corporations place on
the development, safeguarding and exploitation of energy
resources Define and compare different renewable energy sources,
including solar, geo-thermal, wind, biofuels, wave and tidal
energy Discuss some of the technology and logistics constraints,
including material sourcing, energy storage