Sustainable Energy Minor
The Sustainable Energy minor is restricted to the following majors: chemistry, BS in environmental science, BS in geological sciences, architectural engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, environmental engineering, geosystems engineering and hydrogeology, mechanical engineering, or petroleum engineering.
Students pursuing an integrated undergraduate/graduate program must complete the requirements for the minor within one year after completing the undergraduate requirements of their program. For more information regarding the requirements for achieving a minor, including a comprehensive list of minors, please visit the Minors and Certificate Programs section of the Undergraduate Catalog. Details about the minor in Sustainable Energy are available at https://pge.utexas.edu/academics/undergraduate/sustainable-energy-minor/.
Admissions
To be considered for admission into the Minor Program for Sustainable Energy, students must meet the following requirements:
- The minor is restricted to the following majors: chemistry, BS in environmental science, BS in geological sciences, architectural engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, environmental engineering, geosystems engineering, mechanical engineering, or petroleum engineering.
- Students must have completed M 408C, M 408D, M 427J, CH 301, PHY 303K and PHY 303L (PHY 317K and PHY 317L), or equivalent with a grade of C- or higher.
- Students who have completed 30 to 60 hours will be encouraged to apply online at the earliest possible date. Application deadlines are March 1 for summer or fall and October 1 for spring.
Total Hours Required: 18
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| E S 369N | Sustainability Issues in Energy | 3 |
| M E 363M | Energy Technology and Policy | 3 |
| GEO 302C | Climate: Past, Present, and Future | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 9 | |
| Building Environmental Systems | ||
| Energy Simulation in Building Design | ||
| Physical Chemistry I | ||
| Materials Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering | ||
| Optimization Techniques for Transportation Engineers | ||
| Air Pollution Engineering | ||
| Climate Change Mitigation | ||
| Design for Environment | ||
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics | ||
| Solar Energy Conversion Devices | ||
| Smart Grids | ||
| Power Systems Engineering | ||
| Power Electronics Laboratory | ||
| Sustainable Systems Engineering | ||
| Environmental Engineering and Science | ||
| Energy Exploration | ||
| Mineral Resources, Society, and the Environment | ||
| Global Warming | ||
| Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering | ||
| Renewable Energy Technology | ||
| Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy | ||
| Energy and the Environment | ||
| Geothermal and Sustainable Energy Resources | ||
| Carbon Capture and Storage | ||
| Global Carbon Monitoring Systems | ||
| Subsurface Energy Storage | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
- The following nine hours are required for all students: E S 369N, M E 363M, and GEO 302C. The remaining nine credit hours consist of six credit hours from students’ major field of study and three credit hours from outside.
- If students are interested in additional coursework, they can select additional electives from this list. Courses beyond 18 credit hours are not required for the completion of the minor.
- All classes must be taken on the letter-grade basis. The student must earn a combined grade points average of at least 2.00 in these courses selected for their program of study.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: | 9 | |
| Eligible courses for all majors: | ||
| Environmental Control: Light, Sound, and Electricity | ||
| Energy Modeling and the Design Process | ||
| Light and Sustainable Design | ||
| Solar Geometry and Energy Flow | ||
| Regenerative Architecture | ||
| Sustainable Architectural Design | ||
| Sustainability: Why This Way | ||
| Sustainability: Why This Way | ||
| Introduction to Urban Ecology | ||
| Twenty-Second-Century Materials | ||
| The following courses may not be counted toward MS Sustainable Design degree requirements: | ||
| Biogenic Materials | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |