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Energy Systems Engineering ESEN

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education
COMM 121	Fundamentals-Public Speaking	3
ENGL 150	English 1	3
ENGL 250	English 2	3
ENGL 311	Advanced Technical Writing	3
MATH 220	Analytical Geometry-Calculus 1	4
MATH 230	Analytical Geometry-Calculus 2	4
MATH 330	Differential Equations	3
CHEM 121	General Chemistry 1	5
PHYS 241	General Physics 1	5
PHYS 242	General Physics 2	5
Electives
SURE 331	Ethics-Prof in Engineering-Tec	3
Cultural Enrichment		6
Social Awareness		6
*Social Awareness	(200 level of above)	3
Major
CAHS 208	Environmental Regulations 1	4
EEET 201	Electrical Fundamentals	3
EEET 301	Controls for Automation	3
EEET 323	Industrial Automation Controls	4
ENGY 323	Energy Cradle to Grave	3
ETEC 140	Engr Graphics Comprehensive	3
MECH 122	Computer Applications in Tech	2
MECH 211	Fluid Mechanics	4
MECH 222	Machine Design	4
MECH 223	Thermodynamics	3
MECH 311	Finite Elem Analysis/Modeling	2
MECH 330	Heat Transfer	3
MECH 332	Mech Measurements/Mechatronics	3
MECH 340	Statics-Strength of Materials	4
MECH 341	Lab For Statics-Strength Matls	1
MECH 393	Industrial Internship	4
MECH 421	MET Senior Lab	4
MECH 499	MET Senior Project	3
MFGE 341	Quality Science Statistics	3
MFGE 423	Engineering Economics	2
Building Energy Systems Option
FMAN 321	Principles of Facility Mgmt	3
HVAC 337	Mech-Elec Systems for Building	3
HVAC 483	HVACR Building Systems	3
*Elective	(see advisor)	3
Energy Generation & Distribution Systems Option
EEET 313	Electric Power and Machine	4
EEET 414	Ind Process Communications	4
ENGY 433	Energy Generation-Dist Systems	4
Alternative Energy Systems Option
BIOL 111	Environmental Biology	4
*ENGY 420		4
*ENGY 430		4
Minimum credit hours		133

Why Choose Energy Systems Engineering?

Are you concerned about the future of energy resources and its availability? Do you want to be part of the solution to our energy needs? Are you a problem solver?

The Energy Systems Engineering program prepares students for a broad range of occupations and challenges. The program begins by building a strong foundation in math and sciences. Students then take courses in the basics of engineering and energy before selecting a pathway for the junior and senior years. Paths are: Building Energy Systems, Energy Generation and Distribution Systems, and Alternative Energy systems.

Career Opportunities

The Energy Systems Engineering degree prepares students to work for utilities, government agencies, architectural-engineering firms and businesses, and industry. The primary job will be to solve energy related problems. They may work in an office or out in the field. They will be designers, consultants and system engineers. While the job titles are diverse, all of these are related directly to energy production, control, management, etc. Many of these positions require experience to achieve all qualification requirements.

Admission Requirements

Students entering the program should have a MATH ACT of 26 or better (Composite ACT of 19) and pre-calculus or high school calculus, and a high school GPA of 2.75.

Graduation Requirements

The Energy Systems Engineering program at Ferris leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in major classes and overall. Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

More Information

College of Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
915 Campus Drive, SWN 405
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231-591-2755

Email: esen@ferris.edu
www.ferris.edu/ese