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Creating an Academic Program Focusing on Energy Management and Sustainability

Published:2020-08-01 Issue:1 Volume:3 Page:323-331
ISSN:2545-2843
Container-title:New Trends in Production Engineering
language:en
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Author:

Grebski Wes¹,Grebski Michalene²,Profaska Marek³

Affiliation:

1. The Pennsylvania State University , USA

2. Northampton Community College , Monroe Campus, USA

3. Silesian University of Technology , Poland

Abstract

Abstract The chapter describes the process for developing a new engineering program specializing in sustainable energy and power generation: Alternative Energy and Power Generation Engineering Track. The graduates of described program will have the critical knowledge and skills needed to begin their careers in nowadays industry shaped by the global sustainability Agenda 2030. Engineers should focus on economic, social and environmental aspects of their work. Desk research method is used. Chapter is based ABET requirement (USA). Program educational objectives were developed based on the needs on industry and in close cooperation with industry. Chapter is also focusing on the development of the program outcomes as well as the curricular content. Program requirements, specific track courses and recommended course planner are provided. Some suggestions and recommendation are also included.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/ntpe-2020-0027

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