EMGT 5961: 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. Also provides an introduction to environmental impacts of energy production, lifecycle 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. Section information text: 100% online course delivered using Canvas. Learn to use Canvas at http://canvas.uncc.edu. This course is restricted to Charlotte Online program, Engineering Management students.Registration questions, contact: [email protected]
Average GPA: 3.72
Grade distribution records: 177 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 126 | 71.2% |
| B | 37 | 20.9% |
| C | 5 | 2.8% |
| W | 7 | 4.0% |
Based on 177 student grade records across 16 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Badrul Chowdhury 93 students, Average GPA 3.60
- Arnulfo de Castro 56 students, Average GPA 3.87
- Tao Hong 21 students, Average GPA 3.85
- Linquan Bai 7 students, Average GPA 3.67