Program Description
Degree Requirements
TYPICAL STUDY SEQUENCE
Program Description
- Comprehensive, multidisciplinary program aimed at developing highly skilled engineers with a robust science-based education addressing the evolving societal needs for efficient and sustainable energy systems.
- The curriculum establishes a strong foundation in the scientific, economic, and policy fundamentals of energy conversion and gradually expands to cover key areas such as energy exploration and production, power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as energy management.
- Graduates are anticipated to excel in both engineering and management domains of the ongoing energy transition, with a specific emphasis on advancing net-zero technologies.
- This multidisciplinary program provides in-depth knowledge spanning renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, nuclear energy, petroleum, geoenergy, energy economics, and policy.
- Three specialized concentrations: Nuclear Energy, Petroleum & Geoenergy, as well as Renewable Energy Systems.
- The program is designed to furnish students with a well-rounded education encompassing technical, economic, and environmental aspects of energy systems, alongside insights into societal and political dynamics. This holistic approach is facilitated through a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and collaborative activities with industry professionals.
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Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Graduates will be skilled professionals in energy engineering, covering everything from energy sources to production for various applications. They will receive the training needed to develop efficient and sustainable energy technologies and systems.
- Graduates will contribute to energy solutions by integrating key scientific and engineering principles and adapting to evolving industrial, societal, and global demands.
- Engaging in lifelong learning will enable graduates to maintain professional competence, pursue advanced studies, participate in professional activities, and assume leadership roles.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon successful completion of the Energy Engineering program, graduates will be able to:
PLO1
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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PLO2
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An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factor.
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PLO3
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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PLO4
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An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
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PLO5
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An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
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PLO6
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Program Facilities
The Energy Engineering program is supported by state-of-the-art facilities including:
- Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC)
- Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC)
- Research and Innovation Center for H2 and CO2 (RICH)
- Center for Catalysis and Separations (CeCaS)
- Computing Laboratories equipped with advanced data analysis and simulation software
Program Structure
Additional Math/Sciences Requirements (14 credits)
Students must complete the following additional mathematics and basic science courses:
Course Code
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Course Title
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Course Description
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MATH 210
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Calculus III (3-0-3)
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Advanced calculus topics including vectors and surfaces in space, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and their applications in engineering problems.
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MATH 220
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Differential Equations (3-0-3)
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First and second-order differential equations, systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms, and applications in energy systems.
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PHYS 212
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Physics II (3-3-4)
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Principles of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and their applications in energy engineering systems.
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CHEM 115
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General Chemistry (3-3-4)
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Fundamental chemical principles, thermodynamics, kinetics, and their applications in energy processes and systems.
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Energy Engineering Core Requirements (53 credits)
Students must complete the following core courses:
Course Code
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Course Title
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Course Description
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EENG 201
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Introduction to Energy Engineering (3-0-3)
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Introduction to energy systems, sources, conversion, and applications. Covers fundamental principles of thermodynamics and energy transfer processes.
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EENG 301
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Energy Conversion Systems (3-0-3)
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Analysis of conventional energy conversion systems including fossil fuel power plants, nuclear power plants, and internal combustion engines.
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EENG 302
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Renewable Energy Technologies (3-0-3)
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Study of renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and hydroelectric power systems.
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EENG 303
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Energy Economics and Policy (3-0-3)
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Economic analysis of energy systems, market structures, policy frameworks, and environmental regulations in the energy sector.
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EENG 401
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Energy Storage and Distribution (3-0-3)
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Technologies and systems for energy storage, power transmission, and distribution networks, including smart grid concepts.
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EENG 402
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation (3-0-3)
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Principles and practices of energy efficiency, conservation strategies, energy auditing, and building energy management.
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EENG 403
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Senior Design Project I (1-6-3)
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First phase of capstone project: problem identification, feasibility study, and preliminary design of energy systems.
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EENG 404
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Senior Design Project II (0-9-3)
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Second phase of capstone project: detailed design, implementation, testing, and evaluation of energy systems.
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Energy Engineering Technical Electives (15 credits)
Students must complete 15 credits of technical electives from the following list:
Course Code
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Course Title
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Course Description
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EENG 411
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Sustainable Energy Systems (3-0-3)
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Explores sustainable energy technologies and their integration into modern energy systems.
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EENG 412
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Energy Auditing and Management (3-0-3)
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Focuses on energy auditing techniques, energy management strategies, and optimization.
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EENG 413
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Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology (3-0-3)
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Covers the principles, design, and applications of fuel cells and hydrogen as an energy carrier.
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EENG 414
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Nuclear Energy Systems (3-0-3)
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Examines nuclear energy systems, reactor designs, and safety considerations.
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EENG 415
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Smart Grid and Energy Systems (3-0-3)
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Discusses smart grid technologies, energy storage, and modern power systems.
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Degree Requirements
The EENG program requires students to complete at least 130 credit hours based on the 2024-2025 curriculum content below. The 130 credit hours are divided,into 48 credits of the University’s general education requirements (GER), 14 credits of program additional Math/Science requirements, 53 credits of major core requirements, and 15 elective credit hours, as illustrated below. Students can choose from a list of advanced EENG courses to satisfy both their technical and/or free elective requirements. The department publishes the list of technical electives regularly. The current list of technical electives is provided here in
Curriculum content of EENG program
Category of Courses
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Credits Required
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General Education Requirements
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48
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Program Additional Math/Science Requirements
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14
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Program Core
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53
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Program Electives
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15
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Total
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130
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Curriculum content of general education, College of Engineering and EENG program requirements, academic year 2025-2026
General Education Requirements (GER)
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Credit Hours
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Mathematics & Science Requirements
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Credit Hours
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Core and Technical Electives (EENG)
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Credit Hours
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ENGL 101 Academic English I
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3
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PHYS 122 University Physics II
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4
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CHEG 230 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I
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3
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GENS 101 Grand Challenges
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4
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CHEG 312/MEEN360 Numerical Methods
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3
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EENG 210 Fundamental of Earth Sciences (EPSS)
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4
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ENGL 102 Academic English II
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3
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MATH 211 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
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4
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ELEN 221 Electric Circuits
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4
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MATH 111 Calculus I
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4
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MATH 243 Probability and Statistical Inference
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3
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PEEG 252 Statics and Mechanics of Materials
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3
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MATH 112 Calculus II
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4
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Total Math & Science
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14
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PEEG 302 Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
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3
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CHEM 115 General Chemistry I
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4
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EENG 410 Energy Storage
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3
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PHYS 121 University Physics I
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4
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EENG 310 Geomaterials
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3
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GENS 100 Academic Development
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1
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EENG 311 Electromechanical Energy Conversion
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4
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BUSS/HUMA XXX Business/Humanities & Social Sciences Elective
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3
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EENG 312 Control Systems and Applications
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3
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BUSS 322 Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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3
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CHEG 360 Hydrogen Technologies and Applications
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3
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HUMA 107/1018 Arabic and Islamic Heritage
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3
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NUCE 301 Nuclear Radiation Science
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3
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HUMA 105/106 Emirates Society
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3
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EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology
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3
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GENS 400 Enhancing Employability and Job Readiness
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1
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ESMA 340 Energy Policy & Economics
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3
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GENS 300 Career Preparation
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1
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EENG 497 Senior Design Project I
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3
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COSC 114 Introduction to Computing Using Python
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4
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EENG 498 Senior Design Project II
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3
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COSC 202 Data Science and AI
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3
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EENG 399 Internship I/II
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2
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Total GER
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48
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ELEN 486 Renewable Energy Technology
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3
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Total EEN core
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53
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Total Electives
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15
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Total Curriculum Credits
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Total GER + Total Math & Science + Total EEN core + Total Electives = 130
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Program Additional Math/Science Requirements
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Credits
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PHYS 122
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University Physics II
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4
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CHEG 312/MEEN 360
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Numerical Methods
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3
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MATH 211
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Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
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4
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MATH 243
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Probability & Statistical Inference
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3
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Total
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14
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Program Core Courses (53 credits)
Course
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Credits
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CHEG 230 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I
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3
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EENG 210 Fundamental of Earth Sciences
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4
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ELEN 221 Electric Circuits I
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4
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PEEG 252 Statics and Mechanics of Materials
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3
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PEEG 302 Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
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3
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EENG 410 Energy Storage
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3
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EENG 310 Geomaterials
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3
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EENG 311 Electromechanical Energy Conversion
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4
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EENG 312 Control Systems and Applications
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3
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EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology
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3
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CHEG 360 Hydrogen Technologies and Applications
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3
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NUCE 301 Nuclear Radiation Science
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3
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ESMA 340 Energy Policy & Economics
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3
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ECCE 486 Renewable Energy Technology
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3
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EENG 497 Senior Design Project I
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3
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EENG 498 Senior Design Project II
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3
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CEPS 399 Internship
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2
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TOTAL
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53
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Technical Electives (15 Credits)
Students in the Energy program are required to complete five elective courses. They have two options: (1) They may choose any five electives from the available courses, or (2) if they wish to have a concentration officially recognized on their transcript, they must complete all five electives from a single concentration category. Each concentration has a designated set of courses, and selecting all electives from one ensures the concentration is reflected in their academic record.
Concentration
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Code
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Title
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Credit hours
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Petroleum and Earth Science
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EENG 420
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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
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3
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EENG 421
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Geophysical imaging
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3
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EENG 422
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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
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3
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EENG 423
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Reservoir Characterization
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3
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EENG 424
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Reservoir Geology
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3
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EENG 425
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Reservoir Engineering
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EENG 426
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Well Construction and Production
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3
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Nuclear
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EENG 431
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Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Management
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3
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NUCE 401
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Introduction to Nuclear Reaction Physics
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3
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NUCE 402
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Introduction to Nuclear Systems and Operation
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3
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NUCE 303
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Mechanics and Thermo-hydraulics Principles of Nuclear Engineering
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3
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NUCE 304
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Evaluative methods of nuclear non-proliferation and security
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3
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NUCE 404
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System Code Analysis in Nuclear Engineering
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3
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Renewable Energy
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ELEN 495
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Introduction to Solar Cells
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3
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ELEN 423
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Power Electronics
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3
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ELEN 421
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Power System Analysis
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3
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EENG 440
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Integration of Renewable Energy Resources
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3
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MEEN 483
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Fundamentals of Solar Thermal Energy
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3
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MEEN 482
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Fundamentals of Wind Energy
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3
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Concentrations
- A concentration is best thought of as a grouping of courses which represent a sub-specialization taken within the major field of study.
- A concentration may be specified on the student’s academic record (transcript) but not on the degree certificate.
- The CAA requires a concentration to include at least 15 credits of study, or equivalent, in the specialized field in order to be recognized by the MoE.
Laboratories
This section provides a description and assessment of the laboratories that will be assigned to the EENG Program, along with short- and long-range plans for developing additional laboratories.
The existing and planned laboratories are sufficient to achieve the program’s objectives and support the students in completing the academic program.
Teaching Labs
Energy Engineering core courses supported by laboratories
Department
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Laboratory
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EENG Course
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MNEN
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Design Lab
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EENG 497/498
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Solids & Structures Lab
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EENG3XX Materials (modules from MEEN, CHEG, EPSS)
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Material Testing Lab
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MEEN 497/498
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Heat & Mass Transfer Lab
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MEEN 483 Fundamentals of Solar Thermal Energy
EENG 3XX Materials (modules from MEEN, CHEG, EPSS)
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Fluid Mechanics Lab
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PEEG 302 Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer MEEN 497/498 Design Courses;
MEEN 482 Fundamentals of Wind Energy
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Fabrication Lab
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EENG 497/498
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CHEG&PEEG
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Drilling Fluids Laboratory
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PEEG 322
EENG 426 Well Construction and Production
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Drilling Simulation Laboratory
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PEEG 252 Statics and Mechanics of Materials
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Rock Mechanics Laboratory
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PEEG 252 Statics and Mechanics of Materials
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Reservoir Rock Properties Lab
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EENG 423 Reservoir Characterization
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Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Laboratory
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EENG 425 Reservoir Engineering
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Reservoir Fluid Properties Laboratory
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EENG 425 Reservoir Engineering
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EPSS (Earth)
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Earth Sciences Computer Lab
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EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology
EENG 421 Geophysical Imaging
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Petrology Lab
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EENG 310 Geomaterials
EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology
EENG 424 Reservoir Geology
EENG 420 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
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Geochemistry II Lab
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EENG 310 Geomaterials
EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology
EENG 424 Reservoir Geology
EENG 420 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Senior Design Project
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Stratigraphy and Paleontology
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EENG 210 Fundamentals of Earth Sciences EENG 424 Reservoir Geology
EENG 420 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
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Field Equipment Room
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EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology
EENG 420 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy EENG 421 Geophysical Imaging
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ECE
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Energy Systems Control and Optimization (ESCO) Lab
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ELEN 421 Power System Analysis
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Power Electronics and Sustainable Energy (PEASE) Lab
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ELEN 423 Power Electronics
ELEN 421 Power System Analysis
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Real Time and Artificial Intelligence Energy Lab
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ELEN 423 Power Electronics
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High Voltage and Dielectric Material (HVDM) lab
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ELEN 421 Power System Analysis
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Research Labs
The main research laboratories that serve EENG undergraduate students are listed as follows:
- Emirates Nuclear Technology (ENTC)
- Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC)
- Research and Innovation Center for H2 and CO2 (RICH)
- Center for Catalysis and Separations (CeCaS)
TYPICAL STUDY SEQUENCE
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Energy Engineering
The typical study plan for 2024/2025 academic year students is shown below. Each student will be assigned a faculty advisor to help them select courses and advise them on various aspects of undergraduate studies.
Typical Study Plan for Energy Engineering Program (Total of 130 Credits)
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FALL SEMESTER
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SPRING SEMESTER
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YEAR 1
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ENGL 101 Academic English I
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3
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ENGL 102 Academic English II
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3
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MATH 111 Calculus I
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4
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MATH 112 Calculus II
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4
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CHEM 115 General Chemistry I
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4
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PHYS 121 University Physics I
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4
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GENS 101 Grand Challenges
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4
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COSC 114 Introduction to Computing Using Python
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4
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GENS 100 Academic Development & Success
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1
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Total credit hours for First Semester
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16
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Total credit hours for the Second Semester
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15
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Summer
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Ìý
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BUSS/HUMA XXX Business/Humanities & Social Sciences Elective
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3
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Sub-total
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34
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YEAR 2
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PHYS 122 University Physics II
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4
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HUMA 105/106 Emirates Society
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3
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CHEG 312/MEEN 360 Numerical Methods
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3
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MATH 211 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
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4
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CHEG 230 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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3
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ELEN 221 Electric Circuits I
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4
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ENGR 202 Data Science & AI
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3
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MATH 243 Probability & Statistical Inference
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3
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EENG 210 Fundamental of Earth Sciences (EPSS)
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4
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PEEG 252 Statics and Mechanics of Materials
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3
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Total credit hours for the Third Semester
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17
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Total credit hours for the Fourth Semester
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17
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Summer
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Sub-total
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34
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YEAR 3
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BUSS 322 Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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3
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EENG 312 Control Systems and Applications
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3
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NUCE 301 Nuclear Radiation ScienceÌý
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3
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CHEG 360 Hydrogen Technologies and Applications
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3
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ESMA 340 Energy Policy & Economics
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3
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PEEG 302 Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
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3
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EENG 310 Geomaterials
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3
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EENG 313 Petroleum Engineering and Geology
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3
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EENG 311
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
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4
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EENG 410 Energy Storage
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3
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GENS 300 Career Preparation
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1
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Total credit hours for the Fifth Semester
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17
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Total credit hours for the Sixth Semester
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15
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Summer
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CEPS 399 Internship
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1
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Sub-total
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33
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YEAR 4
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EENG 497 Senior Design Project I
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3
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EENG 498 Senior Design Project II
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3
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EENG XXX Technical Elective I
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3
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EENG XXX Technical Elective IV
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3
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EENG XXX Technical Elective II
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3
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EENG XXX Technical Elective V
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3
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EENG XXX Technical Elective III
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3
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BUSS/HUMA XXX Business/Humanities & Social Sciences Elective
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3
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ECCE 486 Renewable Energy Technology
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3
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GENS 400 Enhancing Employability and Job Readiness
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1
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Total credit hours for the Seventh Semester
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15
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Total credit hours for Eighth Semester
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13
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Summer
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CEPS 399 Internship
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1
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Sub-total
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29
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