B.Eng. · Licence
Renewable Energy Engineering
- Diplôme
- B.Eng.
- Niveau
- Licence
- Durée
- 4 ans
- Crédits
- 128
Présentation du programme
The Renewable Energy Engineering program at Timbuktu American University (TAU) addresses one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century: creating sustainable and affordable energy systems. This program equips students with technical expertise in solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy systems, with special emphasis on solutions for Africa and the Sahel. Students gain hands-on experience in energy labs, simulation tools, and real-world projects that prepare them to lead the global transition toward clean energy.
Programme des cours
Year 1
7 coursFoundations in Science & Energy
- 01Introduction to Renewable Energy
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03General Physics I (Mechanics & Energy)
- 04General Chemistry for Engineers
- 05Engineering Graphics & CAD
- 06Introduction to Computing (Python/MATLAB)
- 07Academic Writing & Communication
Year 2
8 coursCore Engineering & Energy Principles
- 01Engineering Mathematics III (Differential Equations
- 02Linear Algebra)
- 03Thermodynamics I
- 04Fluid Mechanics I
- 05Electrical Circuits & Power Systems I
- 06Materials Science for Energy Applications
- 07Environmental Science & Sustainability
- 08Statistics & Data Analysis for Engineers
Year 3
8 coursSpecialized Renewable Energy Systems
- 01Solar Photovoltaic Systems Design
- 02Wind Energy Systems & Turbine Design
- 03Hydropower & Small Hydro Systems
- 04Biomass & Bioenergy Technologies
- 05Power Electronics & Energy Conversion
- 06Energy Storage Systems (Batteries
- 07Hydrogen)
- 08Smart Grids & Distributed Energy Networks
Year 4
9 coursAdvanced Applications & Capstone
- 01Energy Economics & Policy
- 02Geothermal & Emerging Energy Technologies
- 03Green Building & Sustainable Infrastructure
- 04Hybrid Energy Systems (Microgrids
- 05Off-Grid Solutions)
- 06Capstone Project (e.g
- 07Solar-Powered Village Microgrid
- 08Wind Farm Feasibility Study)
- 09Internship/Industry Placement
Les listes de cours sont indicatives et peuvent évoluer au fil de l'accréditation et de la révision du programme.
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