2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog
Energy Systems Engineering, B.S.
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Energy Systems Engineers design, develop, and test energy systems and devices with emphasis on renewables, conversion, and more, and in the context of environmental and legal considerations. The UW BS in Energy Systems Engineering is ABET accredited.
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Accreditation
The Energy Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires 126 credits, 48 of which must be upper-division.
University Studies Program
This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.
Energy Systems Engineering Success Curriculum
All undergraduate students in the B.S. Mechanical Engineering and B.S. Energy Systems Engineering programs must successfully complete the Mechanical Engineering Success Curriculum prior to enrolling in any upper-division (3000-level or above) courses taught by the Mechanical Engineering Department. The Mechanical Engineering Success Curriculum promotes successful completion of upper-division coursework by assuring a student that their foundational knowledge and skills are strong in mathematics and engineering fundamentals. AP/iB courses are excluded from the GPA calculation, but grades transferred from other institutions will be used in evaluating the ME Success Curriculum GPA.
Successful Completion
To successfully complete the Mechanical Engineering Success Curriculum, a student must earn a minimum 3.000 GPA in the following 10 courses:
Policy for Transfer Credit Towards Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) Core Coursework
In general, transfer of coursework toward an Energy Systems Engineering degree will follow University of Wyoming policy. A course must be shown to be equivalent to its University of Wyoming course (latitude may be given for Energy Systems Engineering electives without a direct University of Wyoming equivalent). However, three courses are considered to be the core of the Energy Systems Engineering program, and therefore credit cannot be transferred from another institution. These courses are ESE 3020 , ESE 3040 , and ESE 3360 . Exceptions may be made for courses from approved study abroad programs or in extreme circumstances. Please note that failing a prerequisite course resulting in a delay of graduation does not constitute an extreme circumstance. Any transfer of ESE courses requires explicit written approval from the Department.
Energy Systems Engineering Curriculum
Environment and Natural Resources
Energy System Engineering
ESE Electives
Two ESE Electives (min 6 CH total) choose 2 from:
Technical Electives
Five Technical Electives (min 15 CH). Choose 5 from:
Program Educational Objectives
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Successfully practice the profession of engineering
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Demonstrate career growth (e.g., increasing complexity of job assignment, career promotions, professional registration, patents, publications, and completion of advanced degrees)
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Apply energy systems engineering knowledge to find creative solutions to evolving challenges with global, economic, environmental, and societal impacts
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Successfully serve in a range of leadership and collaborative roles in the profession and in the community
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Exhibit high professional standards and commitment to ethical action
Energy Systems Student Outcomes
The Department’s Student Outcomes are:
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
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An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts
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An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Additional Requirements/Program Information
1. Before enrolling in any upper division ESE or ME course, students must complete the ME Success Curriculum (minimum 3.000 GPA in MATH 2200, MATH 2205 , MATH 2210, and the seven ES courses).
2. Graduates must meet all college requirements and earn a minimum GPA of 2.000 in ME and ESE courses taken at UW. A minimum of 126 total credit hours is required. A minimum of 48 hours of upper division coursework are required, so ESE, business, and technical electives should be chosen appropriately.
3. All undergraduate engineering students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam with a good faith effort within one year prior to their expectedgraduation for program assessment purposes.
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