B.S. Energy Science and Technology
Summary
The goal of the Energy Science and Technology degree is to give students knowledge and analytical skills in the science and technology of today’s diverse energy systems and industries. The degree is designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in Washington’s emerging clean energy economy with an interdisciplinary education that emphasizes applied science and technology, complemented by energy policy and business practices, that industry experts have prioritized among Washington’s energy workforce needs.
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Requirements
Total Credits
107-113
Learning Outcomes
Total Count
62 (through Spring 2025)
First Awarded
2019
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The B.S. in Energy Science and Technology requires 107-113 credits. Below is a summary of the ideal course sequence. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for the full list of requirements and electives. Also note that General University Requirements are not listed below.
1st & 2nd Year
| Course and Title |
|---|
| CHEM 161 General Chemistry I (5 cr) |
| GEOL 211 Physical Geology (5 cr) |
| MATH 125 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5 cr) |
| MATH 125 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5 cr) |
| PHYS 161 Physics with Calculus I (5 cr) |
| PHYS 162 Physics with Calculus II (5 cr) |
| 2 from Math and Science Fundamentals List (8-10 cr) |
| ECON 206 Intro to Microeconomics (4 cr) |
| PLSC 250 The American Political Systems (5 cr) |
| or |
| MGMT 271 Law and the Business Environment (4 cr) |
3rd Year
| Quarter | Course and Title |
|---|---|
| Fall | ENRG 380 Energy and Environment (4 cr) |
| ENRG 330 Energy from the Earth (4 cr) | |
| ENRG 350 Energy Policy and Politics (4 cr) | |
| Winter | ENRG 310 Thermal Energy Systems (4 cr) |
| ENRG 322 Energy Data Analysis (4 cr) | |
| ECON 384 Energy Economics (4 cr) | |
| or | |
| ECON 386 The Economics of Electricity Markets (4 cr) | |
| Spring | ENRG 360 Energy Efficient & Carbon Neutral Design (4 cr) |
| ENRG 320 Science of Energy Resources (4 cr) | |
| ENRG 430 Chemistry of Energy Materials and Waste (4 cr) |
4th Year
| Quarter | Course and Title |
|---|---|
| Fall | ENRG 420 advanced Energy Science (3 cr) |
| ENRG 421 Energy Science Laboratory (2 cr) | |
| ENRG 461 Optimizing Mechanical Systems in Commercial Buildings (5 cr) | |
| ENRG 466 Life Cycle Analysis (4 cr) | |
| Winter | ENRG 464 Sustainable Building Analysis & Design (4 cr) |
| ENRG 475 Renewable Electric Power Systems (4 cr) | |
| ENRG 482 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation (4 cr) | |
| Spring | ENRG 480 Applications in Energy Production (4 cr) |
| ENRG 486 Electric Utility Resource Planning (4 cr) | |
| ENRG 488 Energy Management in Organizations (4 cr) | |
| ENRG 490 Capstone: Energy System Synthesis (4 cr) |
Net Zero Energy Design Track
This optional track within the BS degree is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as meeting the requirements for the Zero Energy Design Designation. Students completing this track with both have a solid foundation in building science and will have opportunities to apply that knowledge in a design practicum. Currently the ZEDD only applies to students in the BS degree who take 360 and 464.
- ENRG/ESCI 360 - Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral Design Credits: 4
- ENRG/ESCI 464 - Sustainable Building Analysis and Design Credits: 4