Energy Engineering, B.S.
The world's reliance on fossil fuels is on the brink-there is a need for engineers to pioneer new techniques for creating the energy essential for modern living. This includes finding ways to use fossil fuels more efficiently and in a way that won't harm the environment. Energy engineers also spearhead efforts to find alternative energy sources like ethanol, wind or solar power. As an energy engineer, you can have a part in providing clean, renewable, and environmentally friendly energy that will sustain future generations.
Program Description
Like all of Indiana Tech's engineering programs, energy engineering is academically rigorous and intensely practical. You will apply what you learn from classroom lectures to real world situations. The coursework is intense, but it needs to be because energy engineering is a career field that affects everyone in the world. That's why our class sizes are kept small so that our experienced faculty can help you succeed. When you graduate, we want you to enter the working world ready and able to make a difference.
Course Description
The focus of this program is to teach you the fundamental science and math relevant to energy production, distribution, and end use. You will learn to apply engineering concepts, calculations, and computer models to solve problems and analyze designs in these areas.
In this program, you'll take part in sophisticated projects that span several semesters. These projects will teach you to put your classroom knowledge to practical use and prepare you to deal with the issues real-world engineering teams encounter-resource allocation, meeting milestones, and the technical hurdles common to engineering challenges.
You'll also be taught the fundamentals of business and accounting-essential knowledge for engineers who often need to balance business and technical issues in order to complete a project and bring it to market.
Career Opportunities
Energy engineers have skills that will be useful in many different career fields, including:
- electric, gas and utility industries
- alternative energy industries
- product design and development teams in the transportation industries: automotive, aerospace, railways, mass-transportation, nautical, etc.
- energy saving activities in industrial, commercial, and government enterprises
- agencies and commissions involved in distributing and regulating existing energy sources, or promoting alternative energy sources
Potential Area Employers
AEP, NIPSCO, Spectrum Engineering, Water Furnace International, Variable Torque Motors
Program Curriculum
| Semester 1 |
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College Algebra |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Chemistry |
3 |
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Graphics and Design |
3 |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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Foundations of Business |
3 |
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Freshman Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 2 |
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Trigonometry |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Physics |
3 |
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Problem Solving for Programmers |
3 |
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Principles of Management |
3 |
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English Compostion II |
3 |
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Pre-Internship Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 3 |
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Overview of Electricity and Electronics |
3 |
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Applied Calculus I |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Physics II |
3 |
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Safety Engineering |
3 |
|
Statics and Dynamics |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 4 |
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Overview of Machines and Fluids |
3 |
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Applied Calculus II |
3 |
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Quality Control I |
3 |
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Introduction to Energy Engineering Project |
1 |
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Engineering Communication |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 5 |
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Applied Probability and Statistics |
3 |
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Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
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Energy Engineering Project I |
3 |
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Wind and Solar Power for Electrical Grid |
3 |
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Accounting Principles I |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 6 |
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Energy Storage in Fuel Cells and Batteries |
3 |
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Ethanol and Biofuels Production |
3 |
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Energy Engineering Project II |
3 |
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Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
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Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 7 |
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Professional Practice I |
3 |
|
Tech Computer Graphics |
3 |
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Senior Thesis I |
3 |
| Elective |
( or ) |
3 |
| Elective |
(Humanities) |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 8 |
|
Senior Thesis II |
3 |
| Elective |
(Humanities) |
3 |
| Elective |
(Businesss) |
3 |
| Elective |
(Technical) |
3 |
| Elective |
( or ) |
3 |
| |
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15 |
| |
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:Total Credits Required |
121 |