PROGRAM LEVEL
The Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering program offers advanced training in the area of renewable energy systems. This program is designed to provide engineers specific training in advanced areas of renewable energy technology. The emphasis is on the design, analysis and implementation of energy systems, with particular emphasis on renewable energy systems. Furthermore, the program is designed to provide engineers with training in advanced areas of renewable energy technology. The sustainable development of the renewable energy sector in most countries has been rapidly increasing over the past decade. A need has emerged for qualified engineers to deal with the project in all fields related to renewable energy applications.
General characteristics of the new or developed program:
This master’s program focuses on three aspects in particular: technological innovations, management of sustainable energy systems, and economic as well as legal frameworks.
- Technological Innovations: Participants acquire a basic technical knowledge in the area of alternative energy production. The fast-changing nature and development of this sector are specifically considered. Focal points are solar energy, wind power, biomass, biogas, small hydropower stations, photovoltaics, biofuel, and geothermal technology as well as issues, such as energy saving and energy efficiency.
- Management of Sustainable Energy Systems: Convey skills, such as project development, project financing, project operation, and knowledge of business management. Furthermore, participants obtain a detailed market overview on selected countries leading in renewable and clean energy.
- General Economic and Legal Framework: Participants obtain knowledge on the general economic and legal frameworks of national directives and legal provisions of selected international countries.
Elective Courses:
Elective Courses: One course (4 credit hours)
REE 606 Special Topics in Renewable Energy Engineering:
Solar Thermal Energy
Energy Storage Systems
Energy Economics, Policies, and Regulations
Energy Conservation Techniques
Other Forms of Renewable Energy Systems
Installation of Renewable Energy Systems
Rules and Field Practices
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
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PROGERAM OBJECTIVES
Upon graduation, the students should be able to:
- To provide a thorough training in the principles of renewable energy systems.
- To enable students to develop novel engineering solutions to important regional and global energy problems in order to meet the region’s needs for renewable energy through carrying out fundamental and applied research using appropriate design methods and analysis tools.
- To broaden and enhance student’s skills on efficient problem solving, critical thinking, team working and professional communication.
- To provide students with extensive knowledge on social and ethical codes, energy regulations, energy efficiency, international agreements, conventions and standards which they can actively use in their professional activities.
- To train engineers, scientists, environmental scientists and policy analysts to participate in the development of the renewable energy industry in Bahrain and the region.
- To provide students with a capacity of self-learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations and for efficient time and resource management.
- To develop in students leadership skills so they can play principal roles in academic and industrial organizations in the engineering areas.
- To enable students to pursue PhD and other advanced postgraduate studies.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
a) Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the basic principles of energy and energy conversion.
b) Demonstrate engineering competency in renewable and clean energy areas.
c) Demonstrate competency in undertaking in‐depth research, design, analysis or experimental investigation of some engineering problems involving energy.
d) Demonstrate their ability to communicate engineering ideas and techniques.
e) Demonstrate a mathematical competency above that of an undergraduate engineering student.
