ECGR 5171: 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.� Credit will not be given for ECGR 5171 where credit has been given for ECGR 4171.
Average GPA: 3.66
Grade distribution records: 48 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 32 | 66.7% |
| B | 9 | 18.8% |
| C | 3 | 6.3% |
| W | 1 | 2.1% |
Based on 48 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Badrul Chowdhury 42 students, Average GPA 3.63
- Linquan Bai 6 students, Average GPA 3.83