Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 142
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 72
- Degree
- bachelor
The Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering study plan at Abu Dhabi University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 142 credit hours across 72 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARL 101(A) | Communication Skills in Arabic I | 3 |
| ENG 200 | English II | 3 |
| FWS 205 | UAE and GCC Society | 3 |
| FWS 310 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ISL 100(A) | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| MTT 102 | Calculus I | 3 |
| STT 100 | General Statistics | 3 |
Degree Requirements 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RSN 200 | Introduction to Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering | 3 |
| MTT 200 | Calculus II | 3 |
| IEN 220 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MTT 204 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTT 205 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 102 | Physics and Engineering Applications I | 3 |
| PHY 102L | Physics and Engineering Applications I Lab | 1 |
| PHY 201 | Physics and Engineering Applications II | 3 |
| PHY 201L | Physics and Engineering Applications II Lab | 1 |
| CSC 201 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| CHE 205 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 201L | Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| COE 101 | Introductory Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| COE 202 | Engineering Ethics, Economy and Law | 3 |
Major Requirements 76 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RSN 215 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| RSN 325 | Internet of Energy Efficient Things | 3 |
| RSN 301 | Energy Materials | 3 |
| MEC 320 | Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| MEC 410 | Control Systems | 3 |
| MEC 420 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MEC 350 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CEN 201 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| EEN 220 | Electric Circuits II | 3 |
| CEN 304 | Electronic Devices and Circuits | 3 |
| CEN 320 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| EEN 441 | Photovoltaics and Solar Energy | 3 |
| EEN 345 | Power Systems | 3 |
| RSN 399i | Internship in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Engineering I | 2 |
| RSN 399ii | Internship in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Engineering II | 1 |
| RSN 450A | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Eng'g Design Project I | 1 |
| RSN 450B | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Eng'g Design Project II | 2 |
| RSN 323 | Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems | 3 |
| RSN 404 | UAE Energy Regulations and Standards | 3 |
| RSN 352 | Thermal Energy | 3 |
| RSN 460A | Hybrid Smart Vehicles Project – Materials and Energy | 2 |
| RSN 460B | Hybrid Smart Vehicles Project – MEC Design | 2 |
| RSN 460C | Hybrid Smart Vehicles Project – AI Design | 2 |
| RSN 480A | Energy-Efficient Green Building Design I | 2 |
| RSN 480B | Energy-Efficient Green Building Design II | 2 |
| RSN 455 | Wind Energy | 3 |
| RSN 477 | Nuclear Energy | 3 |
| RSN 411 | Grid Integration of Renewable Energy | 3 |
| RSN 485 | Energy Storage | 3 |
Electives 66 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RSN 421 | Tidal Energy Systems Elective | 3 |
| EEN 340 | Energy Conversion Elective | 3 |
| RSN 423 | Feasibility Analysis of Renewable Energy Elective | 3 |
| RSN 424 | Renewable Energy in Green Buildings Elective | 3 |
| RSN 426 | Future Sustainable Energy Elective | 3 |
| RSN 490 | Special Topics in Renewable Energy Elective | 3 |
| RSN 385 | Energy Sustainability Elective | 3 |
| RSN 431 | Innovations in Renewable Energy Elective | 3 |
| RSN 440 | Power Electronics Elective | 3 |
| RSN 425 | Energy Efficient Smart Homes Elective | 3 |
| EEN 447 | Batteries and Fuel Cells Elective | 3 |
| RSN 445 | Biomass and Biofuels Energy Elective | 3 |
| RSN 443 | Green Building Sustainability Regulations in the UAE Elective | 3 |
| COE 203 | Project Quality Engineering Elective | 3 |
| COE 205 | Engineering Project Management Elective | 3 |
| COE 210 | Engineering Lean Start-Up in the UAE Elective | 3 |
| COE 220 | Sales & Marketing for Engineers and IT Professionals Elective | 3 |
| COE 230 | Engineering Customer Relationship Management Elective | 3 |
| COE 240 | Environmental and Safety Engineering Elective | 3 |
| COE 250 | Engineering Systems Modeling and Simulation Elective | 3 |
| COE 260 | Engineering Measurement and Instrumentation Elective | 3 |
| COE 270 | Procurement Engineering and Supply Chain Elective | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering
How many credit hours is Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering at Abu Dhabi University?
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering at Abu Dhabi University requires completing 142 credit hours to graduate, spread across 72 courses.
How many years is Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering at Abu Dhabi University?
The study plan for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering award?
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering at Abu Dhabi University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 142 credit hours.