A. Physics of Sustainable Energy Systems: 21 credit hours

• PHY 505 - Energy and Sustainability (3 cr. hr.)
• PHY 522 - Engineering Mechanics (3 cr. hr.)
• PHY 530 - Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (3 cr. hr.)
• PHY 540 - Electronics I: Circuit Elements and Devices (3 cr. hr.)
• PHY 541 - Electronics II: Power Electronics (3 cr. hr.)
• PHY 567 - Thermodynamics of Building Design and Technology (3 cr. hr.)
• PHY 576 - Physics of Renewable Energy Technologies (3 cr. hr.)

B. "Plus" Courses: Nine credit hours

• ENG 660 - Seminar in Professional Writing (3 cr. hr.)
• MGT 624 - Accounting: Principles and Concepts (3 cr. hr.)
• MGT 651 - Marketing and Management: Principles and Concepts (3 cr. hr.)

C. Culminating Activity: Six credit hours

M.S. candidates must successfully complete a six credit hour culminating activity in the form of a professional internship in a renewable energy company, engineering firm, building performance company, or a company that designs and installs high efficiency heating, cooling or lighting systems.

• PHY 633 - Energy and Sustainability Internship (6 cr. hr.)

• Students who do not successfully complete PHY 633 must register for PHY 697 Extension of Graduate Culminating Activity.

Additional Requirements

Other requirements for the award of the M.S. in Sustainable Energy Systems may be determined by the department and must be ascertained by students in consultation with the department graduate advisor.

First Year

Second Year