2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Renewable Energy Interdisciplinary Minor


Banner Code:  RNRG

This college-wide interdisciplinary minor administered by the School of Physics, Astronomy and Computational Sciences is designed for students considering a career in the field of renewable energy, or as preparation for graduate work in a wide range of academic disciplines. Renewable energy, as normally understood, includes a variety of methods of energy generation, such as solar, wind, hydro, tidal, and geothermal, as well as energy storage methods and energy conservation. Jobs related to renewable energy lie in a wide range of areas including engineering, business, marketing, finance, installation, software, legal affairs, and research. Projections suggest that employment opportunities in the renewable energy field will increase dramatically in the near future. The renewable energy minor is therefore ideally suited for students with majors in engineering, business, and basic science.

The minor in renewable energy comprises 20 credits of course work.  8 credits must be unique to the minor.  For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

This program of study is offered by the School of Physics, Astronomy, and Computational Sciences in the College of Science.

Course Work


Physics (3 credits):


Chemistry (4 credits):


Internship (3 credits):


  • students take one of the following:

  • PHYS 409 - Physics Internship Credits: 3 on renewable energy
  • or a 3-credit internship focusing on renewable energy in another natural science or engineering field

Total: 20 credits