ECGR 4171: Introduction to Energy Systems
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Overview of energy systems: energy types, generation, conversion, storage, transportation/transmission, and utilization. �Principles, physical structure, processes, and utilization of fossil fuel, nuclear, and renewables for transportation, thermal, and electrical energy generation are discussed along with associated performance metrics. �The course also provides an introduction to environmental impacts of energy production, life-cycle analysis, energy efficiency concepts and metrics, transmission systems, grid reliability, and the impact of smart grid technologies. �All topics are presented in the context of industry standards as well as federal and state regulations.
Average GPA: 2.95
Grade distribution records: 217 students across 9 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 67 | 30.9% |
| B | 79 | 36.4% |
| C | 50 | 23.0% |
| D | 11 | 5.1% |
| F | 2 | 0.9% |
| W | 2 | 0.9% |
Based on 217 student grade records across 9 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Badrul Chowdhury 185 students, Average GPA 2.83
- Linquan Bai 32 students, Average GPA 3.59