Overview
In this microcredential, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed for a quantitative framework to understand, plan and analyze sustainable energy projects in the context of operating physical principles and societal factors.
Department
Program Type
Area of Study
Delivery Mode
Skills
SUNY Oneonta’s Sustainable Energy Physics provides students with an understanding of the importance of the sustainable energy industry, helping them become aware of the opportunities in the sustainable energy industry, including:
- Learn the fundamental principles of sustainability in physics
- Be able to quantify the sustainable resources available for energy production
- Develop quantitative analysis and modeling of physics phenomena in sustainability
- Gain experience with state-of-the-art software for planning sustainable energy systems
- Understand the impact of sustainable systems
- Gain experience designing and building small-scale sustainable energy systems
Required courses
- General Physics I (PHYS 1030 or 2030, 4 credits)
- General Physics II (PHYS 1040 or 2040, 4 credits)
- Sustainable Energy (PHYS 3080)
Competencies
The Sustainable Energy Physics Microcredential will provide students with competencies in the physical principles underpinning the production of sustainable energy and quantitative skills necessary to make meaningful contributions in a variety of sectors in the sustainable energy industry. Through the capstone Sustainable Energy Physics course, they will develop a deep, specific understanding of sustainable energy systems that aligns their skill set to the industry and makes them attractive potential employees.
Eligibility
Open to current matriculated undergraduate students.
2 semesters
12 s.h.
Physics, B.S. (Option A or B)
NYS resident: $3,540
Non-resident: $9,012
2 semesters
12 s.h.
Physics, B.S. (Option A or B)
NYS resident: $3,540
Non-resident: $9,012