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College of Engineering

CHE 550 – Conventional and Alternative Energy Systems (3)

Principles of energy conversion from chemical/mechanical energy to electrical energy including an overview of conventional energy systems and of likely renewable energy systems with a focus on the fundamental physico-chemical and thermodynamic concept for each technology. The economics of energy systems will also be discussed. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
F26191784003StaffOnline Open101000
Registration Restrictions
Recommended: CHE 311 or ME 311 or NSE 311
College Limitations: +16 (Engr)
Level Limitations: +02 (Graduate)
Class Notes: This course requires online proctored testing, which mayinclude testing fees and the use of security measures,such as a scan of your testing environment and the requiredinstallation of a desktop application. Please carefullyreview online proctored test information at:https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring Does not meet Graduate School's stand-alone requirement.
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course.
Find textbooks for CHE 550 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.