Computer Methods in Electric Power Engineering
Electric Power Engineering - EPOW-6890

Description
Applies the student’s knowledge of power engineering to the solution of large problems by computer methods. Treats matrix techniques, load-flow analysis, network building, short circuit studies, numerical integration, and finite element analysis as it applies to power systems and power apparatus.

Prerequisites
Power Engineering Analysis (EPOW-6810) or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 14 weeks, 28 sessions
Homework: 10
Project: 1
Quizzes: 2
Final Exam: 1

Grading
Homework: 100/600
Project: 100/600
Quizzes: 200/600
Final Exam: 200/600

Computing
Access to a PC running Windows 2000 or later; minimum 16 MB RAM; minimum 145 MB disk space, 8 bit graphics adapter and display; MS supported graphics accelerator and sound card recommended. Access to a computer with a high-level computer language, such as Microsoft C or C++. E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of Blackboard, and printing of course notes.

E-mail access is required for course communications.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective
EPOW - required core course
HCIN - n/a
ITEC - n/a
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and is required for the Certificate in Electric Power Engineering.

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