Course Description
Energy Fundamentals for the Practicing Engineer is a non-credit, self-paced online course designed to introduce learners to the core principles of renewable and sustainable energy systems. The course is organized into three separate learning lectures that may be taken individually or as a complete series.
Lecture 1 - Thermodynamics reviewing related Energy, Analysis, and Properties.
Lecture 2 - Heat Transfer covering Conduction, Convection and Thermal Radiation.
Lecture 3 - Modelling and Analysis of Renewable and Sustainable Energy including Solar, Wind, Hyrdo Power and Nuclear Energy Sources.
Learning Objectives
The course will take about 15 hours to complete. At the completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the core differences between thermodynamics and heat transfer in energy system applications.
- Apply fundamental physics-based principles to analyze renewable and sustainable energy systems.
- Use thermodynamic and heat transfer concepts to evaluate energy performance and behavior.
- Develop a basic understanding of modeling approaches for solar, wind, hydropower, and nuclear energy systems.
- Connect engineering fundamentals to practical energy challenges in modern sustainable systems.
COURSE FEES:
- $250: Industry
- $150: Alumni
- $95: Student
- $50: Retake Fee
Instructor
John Fillo is a Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science professor emeritus in Mechanical Engineering.
He graduated with a PhD in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University and taught at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst and the University of Texas - EL Paso. He later worked at the Brookhaven National Laboratory for 10 years in the area of fusion energy research.
After leaving Brookhaven, Fillo became the founding chairman of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in Watson College. This was followed by appointments as the associate dean for research and the associate dean for academic affairs.
After serving as chairman for the Department of Bioengineering, Fillo is now associated with the ES2 Data Center research group. He continues to teach in the energy area and develops courses in continuing education.