SEGR 4961: Intro 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, 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: 2.88
Grade distribution records: 303 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 98 | 32.3% |
| B | 98 | 32.3% |
| C | 55 | 18.2% |
| D | 22 | 7.3% |
| F | 11 | 3.6% |
| W | 7 | 2.3% |
Based on 303 student grade records across 17 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Badrul Chowdhury 179 students, Average GPA 2.48
- Arnulfo de Castro 98 students, Average GPA 3.49
- Linquan Bai 14 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Tao Hong 12 students, Average GPA 3.18