Minor in Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is a multidisciplinary area that integrates different fields including electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The minor provides students with an opportunity to acquire skills that would enhance their preparation for joining the related industry. The renewable energy minor will expose students to solar and wind energy sources and electrical energy conversion.

Students enrolling in the renewable energy minor should have normally completed a minimum of 60 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.

The following rules apply:

• The minor consists of a minimum of 21 credits, including at least 18 credits in courses at or above the 300 level.
• At least 12 credits of the 21 credits required for the minor must be taken in residence at AUS.
• At least 12 credits of the 18 credits at or above the 300 level must be taken in residence at AUS.
• A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in courses completed to satisfy the minor.

Students seeking a minor in renewable energy must successfully complete the following courses or their equivalent. All course prerequisites must be satisfied.