Advanced Engineering - Energy Systems (Graduate Certificate)
This program is aimed at providing understanding of energy engineering and the increasing role of energy engineers in addressing growing energy needs. The new skills and advanced understanding developed in class will prepare students for employment in rapidly growing energy industries. Students completing the Certificate will develop an understanding of the current status of energy issues and systems, and their management; learn about varying energy resources and technologies, such as petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear, solar, biomass, hydro-electric, and wind; be exposed to technical details on existing commercial processes and associated economics of various energy products; gain a better understanding of public policies to provide greater momentum to the energy industry; learn about the environmental impacts of the various energy systems; get credits for future studies in energy engineering in the Hampton Roads region; and acquire the skills and knowledge to be a part of the expert workforce for the energy industry.
Advanced Engineering - Energy Systems (Graduate Certificate)
Description
What is Advanced Engineering - Energy Systems at ODU like?
This program is aimed at providing understanding of energy engineering and the increasing role of energy engineers in addressing growing energy needs. The new skills and advanced understanding developed in class will prepare students for employment in rapidly growing energy industries. Students completing the Certificate will develop an understanding of the current status of energy issues and systems, and their management; learn about varying energy resources and technologies, such as petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear, solar, biomass, hydro-electric, and wind; be exposed to technical details on existing commercial processes and associated economics of various energy products; gain a better understanding of public policies to provide greater momentum to the energy industry; learn about the environmental impacts of the various energy systems; get credits for future studies in energy engineering in the Hampton Roads region; and acquire the skills and knowledge to be a part of the expert workforce for the energy industry.
Program Highlights
What makes Advanced Engineering - Energy Systems at ODU unique?
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Enables participants to learn state-of-the-art techniques necessary for analyzing cyber security risks, preventing, detecting and recovering from cyber attacks through classroom instructions and hands-on lab work.
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Accommodates students from engineering, math and sciences as well as practicing engineers and managers.
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Program is designed both as a complement for students working on graduate degrees and for those personnel working on information and cyber systems used in industry, small businesses, healthcare, government, military and homeland security.
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It is anticipated that students will complete the program in 2 semesters (full-time enrollment) or 2 years (part-time enrollment or working to complement an existing graduate program).
Delivery Mode(s):
On-Campus
Degree Earned:
Certificate
Department:
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
$99,310
MEDIAN SALARY
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.
Energy Engineers
$99,310
MEDIAN SALARY
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
Energy Auditors
$75,740
MEDIAN SALARY
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
Wind Energy Project Managers
$113,180
MEDIAN SALARY
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Advanced Engineering - Energy Systems at ODU?
CEE 558:
Sustainable Development
Overview of social, economical, technical environmental aspects of regional, national and international efforts to achieve sustainable development. Discussion of the integration of industrial activity and ecological concerns utilizing principles of zero emissions, pollution prevention and design for the environment. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
MAE 605:
Advanced Classical Thermodynamics
Rigorous development of the macroscopic theory of thermodynamics; structural basis for equations of state and general properties of matter; phase and chemical equilibria. Prerequisites: MAE 601 or MATH 691.
ECE 571:
Introduction to Solar Cells
This course is designed to provide the fundamental physics and characteristics of photovoltaic materials and devices. A focus is placed on i) optical interaction, absorption, and design for photovoltaic materials and systems, ii) subsequent energy conversion processes in inorganic/organic semiconductor such as generation, recombination, and charge transport, and iii) photovoltaic testing and measurement techniques to characterize solar cells including contact and series resistance, open circuit voltage, short circuit current density, fill factor, and energy conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices. (Offered fall) Prerequisites: ECE 332.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Advanced Engineering - Energy Systems at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Advanced Engineering - Energy Systems should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in an engineering field or undergraduate degree in another relevant STEM field
Prerequisites for applicants from non-engineering fields include college-level mathematics, calculus-based physics, and chemistry or biology
Those interested in applying for the Certificate Program should download this Application Form (pdf), complete it, and submit via email to Dr. Sandeep Kumar
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
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PROFESSOR
Name:
Sandeep Kumar
Location:
137C KAUFMAN HALL, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-3898
Graduate Admissions
Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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