Postgraduate Courses
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Sustainable Energy and Environment
- SEEN 5330Electrical Power Systems[3-0-0:3]BackgroundThe course is intended for students with some, but not necessarily a deep background in circuit theory and electromagnetics.DescriptionThis course aims to introduce electrical power systems and electrical to mechanical energy conversion, which has become increasingly important as a way of transmitting and transforming energy in industrial, military and transportation uses. It focuses on the power storage, transmission, and conversion as well as control technologies in sustainable energy systems and electric transportation systems including electrical and hybrid electric cars. It covers fundamentals energy handling electric circuits, power electronic circuits such as inverters, and electromechanical apparatus, modeling of power systems, and control and management in power systems.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Recognize basic laws and structures of electrical power systems
- 2.Identify underlying principles of circuits, networks and transmission lines
- 3.Apply the basic theories of converters and inverters to explain and predict phenomena related to electrical energy conversion
- 4.Describe energy systems of electric vehicles and fundamentals of wireless power transfer
- 5.Analyze and solve problems involving EV energy systems and electric motor drives
- SEEN 6000Special Topics in Sustainable Energy and Environment[1-4 credit(s)]DescriptionSelected topics of current interest in emerging areas and not covered by existing courses. May be repeated for credit if different topics are covered. May be graded by letter or P/F for different offerings.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Develop interdisciplinary concepts and knowledge in the chosen topics in Sustainable Energy and Environment
- 2.Acquire foundational knowledge and theories of the chosen topics
- 3.Appreciate the latest research trend and state-of-the-art techniques in the chosen topics
- 4.Apply the methodologies and techniques to real problems in the chosen topics
- 5.Explain the theories and applications in the chosen topics
- SEEN 6990MPhil Thesis ResearchDescriptionMaster's thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify the current development and the scientific and engineering problems in the field of Sustainable Energy and Environment.
- 2.Design, develop and conduct cross-disciplinary research in Sustainable Energy and Environment.
- 3.Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral presentations.
- 4.Synthesize and create new knowledge, and make a contribution to the field.
- SEEN 7990Doctoral Thesis ResearchDescriptionOriginal and independent doctoral thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify comprehensively the current development and the original scientific or technical problems in the field of Sustainable Energy and Environment.
- 2.Design, develop and conduct cross-disciplinary research in Sustainable Energy and Environment.
- 3.Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral presentations.
- 4.Demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen field of research.
- 5.Synthesize and create original new knowledge.
- 6.Demonstrate evidences for having made substantial original contributions to the field of study.
