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Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027

College/School: Rob Walton College of Global Futures

Plan Code: SUESUCERT

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
The certificate requires 15 credit hours, of which 12 is upper division.
SOS 171 The Thread of Energy (SUST) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SOS 314 Basic Energy Science or SOS 324 Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SOS 315 Energy Policy 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
BME 494 Topic: Bioenergy and Microbial Biotechnology CEE 361 Introduction to Environmental Engineering CHE 469 Air Quality Engineering CHE 473 Fuel Cells and Biofuel Cells CHE 478 Biomass Energy Conversion Technology CHM 494 Topic: Solar Energy Conversion CON 448 Sustainable Construction (SUST) EEE 465 Photovoltaic Energy Conversion EEE 471 Power System Analysis EEE 498 Topic: Lithium-Ion Battery Technlgy Automtve Electrifictn EGR 476 Microgrid Design and Operation EVE 354 Materials in the Environment GCU 364 Energy in the Global Arena GCU 442 Geographical Analysis of Transportation GLG 304 Minerals, Energy, and Society JUS 332 Politics of Energy Policy and Justice JUS 444 Environment and Justice MAE 494 Topic: Energy Efficiency PHY 498 Topic: The Science of Sustainable Energy PUP 430 Transportation Planning and the Environment SOS 323 Sustainable Urban Dynamics SOS 373 Minerals, Energy, and Society STS 317 Science, Technology, and Global Engagement STS 332 Global Issues in Science and Technology 494 and 498 courses must be taken with the specific topic title indicated. 6 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	6

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
Some energy elective courses are more technical in nature, which may require additional math and science knowledge or prerequisites.
Energy elective courses are not limited to courses from this list only. Other courses on energy may be offered (special topics, etc.). Students may request to have those approved as an elective for this certificate by submitting a College of Global Futures Undergraduate Standards petition: Completed petitions may be submitted directly to CGF advising.

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