Oct 23, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOE 423 - Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems


When Offered: F, S, SS

2 Credit(s)
2 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course discusses energy resources, the production, utilization, and system design for renewable energy systems. Specific topics include: Biogas, biomass, bioenergy and biofuels (biodiesel & bioethanol), as well as solar, wind, hydroelectric and photovoltaic power, energy analysis and projection, and environmental, economic, social and global impact of renewable energy systems. Prerequisites: MEEN 241 or BIOL 221 or equivalent. Corequisite: BIOE 413. (F, S, SS).

Prerequisite(s): MEEN 241  and BIOL 221  or equivalents.
Corequisite(s): BIOE413