SUNY ESF
Spring 2026 New and Special Topics Courses
EFB 296 | Prof Dev in Aquatic & Fish Sci | 37374
W | 11:40 AM - 12:35 PM | Arsenault,Emily R
A seminar class open to all AFS majors who are interested in developing their awareness
of the training and professional development opportunities available to them in the
AFS degree program. Students will be introduced to specific tools and skillsets that
are valuable for professional careers as aquatic and/or fisheries scientists, and
they will also start to build a peer and professional network by engaging with a peer
cohort, meeting their AFS faculty, and learning from guest speakers. Spring. 1 credit.
Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in the AFS major.
EFB 496 | Indig Cons: Haudenosaunee Cntx | 37308
TBD | TBD | Artelle,Kyle A
This course explores conservation practice, with a particular focus on models that
support both people and places alike, and with a particular focus on the work done
in Onondaga and broader Haudenosaunee Territories, and led by Haudenosaunee Nations.
We will explore these themes through deep dives into examples of ‘Bright Spots’ of
conservation – examples of considerable conservation success for people and biodiversity
alike – with a particular focus on community- and Indigenous-led conservation here.
The course will combine a weekly one-hour seminar held across the semester where we
explore these topics, discuss readings, and learn from guest speakers, with a week-long
field component where we will visit and learn from a number of places across Haudenosaunee
Territories. Open to students who have taken EFB 797: Sloan Seminar or by permission.
EFB 796 | Indig Cons: Haudenosaunee Cntx | 37309
TBD | TBD | Artelle,Kyle A
This course explores conservation practice, with a particular focus on models that
support both people and places alike, and with a particular focus on the work done
in Onondaga and broader Haudenosaunee Territories, and led by Haudenosaunee Nations.
We will explore these themes through deep dives into examples of ‘Bright Spots’ of
conservation – examples of considerable conservation success for people and biodiversity
alike – with a particular focus on community- and Indigenous-led conservation here.
The course will combine a weekly one-hour seminar held across the semester where we
explore these topics, discuss readings, and learn from guest speakers, with a week-long
field component where we will visit and learn from a number of places across Haudenosaunee
Territories.
EFB 496 | Marine Ecology | 42778
MW | 02:15 PM - 03:35 PM | Schulz,Kimberly
Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to marine organisms and systems, using
the principles of population, community and ecosystem ecology. Hands-on demonstrations,
discussions, presentations, interactive activities and lectures allow study of major
marine habitats (e.g., intertidal, pelagic, coral reefs, deep sea), the increasing
human impacts on marine environments, and potential solutions. Spring, even years.
Prerequisites: One year general biology and one semester general ecology or equivalents.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 496 and EFB 696.
EFB 696 | Marine Ecology | 42779
MW | 02:15 PM - 03:35 PM | Schulz,Kimberly
Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to marine organisms and systems, using
the principles of population, community and ecosystem ecology. Hands-on demonstrations,
discussions, presentations, interactive activities and lectures allow study of major
marine habitats (e.g., intertidal, pelagic, coral reefs, deep sea), the increasing
human impacts on marine environments, and potential solutions. Spring, even years.
Prerequisites: One year general biology and one semester general ecology or equivalents.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 496 and EFB 696.
EFB 497 | Forest Health & Restoration | 37393
F | 08:25 AM - 09:20 AM | Teale,Stephen A
EFB 797 | Aquatic Food Webs | 42590
TH | 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM | Razavi,Roxanne
EFB 497 | Insects in a Changing Climate | 42872
TBD | TBD | Parry,Dylan
Insects represent around 40% of all living organisms and around 80% of all animals.
As anthropogenic climate change accelerates, insects are one of the most responsive
taxa and changes in their populations are likely to have fundamental effects on ecosystems.
In this seminar, we will examine the positive and negative response of insects to
a changing climate, focusing on changing range, altered population dynamics, and modified
relationships with host plants and natural enemies.
EFB 797 | Insects in a Changing Climate | 37246
TBD | TBD | Parry,Dylan
Insects represent around 40% of all living organisms and around 80% of all animals.
As anthropogenic climate change accelerates, insects are one of the most responsive
taxa and changes in their populations are likely to have fundamental effects on ecosystems.
In this seminar, we will examine the positive and negative response of insects to
a changing climate, focusing on changing range, altered population dynamics, and modified
relationships with host plants and natural enemies.
ENS 596 | Urban Greening | 42596
MW | 03:45 PM - 05:05 PM | Endreny,Theodore
Spring semester. Three hours of lecture and demonstration per week. This course uses
project-based learning to examine the restoration and enhancement of urban ecosystems
to address environmental challenges and advance sustainability. Students will explore
the structure and function of urban ecosystems, common causes of degradation, and
urban-greening restoration approaches that deliver ecosystem services needed to improve
human well-being and biodiversity. Spring. Prerequisites: Pre-calculus and general
biology.
ERE 596 | Urban Greening | 42638
MW | 03:45 PM - 05:05 PM | Endreny,Theodore
Spring semester. Three hours of lecture and demonstration per week. This course uses
project-based learning to examine the restoration and enhancement of urban ecosystems
to address environmental challenges and advance sustainability. Students will explore
the structure and function of urban ecosystems, common causes of degradation, and
urban-greening restoration approaches that deliver ecosystem services needed to improve
human well-being and biodiversity. Spring. Prerequisites: Pre-calculus and general
biology.
ERE 596 | P & P of Engineering Proj Mgmt | 42639
MW | 05:15 PM - 06:35 PM | Gerber,David R
An introduction to Engineering Project Management focused on the definition of a project
and project management, a project’s relationship and value within an organization,
standardized project management lexicon, the role/responsibilities, ethics, and characteristics
of an effective project manager, and an understanding of project management processes
– initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closeout. Key project
management process functions will be reviewed including project governance and environments;
project scoping and work breakdown structure; stakeholder management; scheduling;
cost estimating; earned value management, risk management; quality management; supply-chain/procurement
management; and project closure management. These project management functions will
be further explored in a digital/virtual environment and cross-cultural, diverse (global)
setting. Course material will be contextualized to the professional practice of engineering
project management utilizing case study engagement throughout the semester. This
course will provide students with foundational knowledge and skills to effectively
practice in project-based organizations.
ERE 596 | Intro to AI/ML Tools | 42640
W | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM | Mountrakis,Georgios E
This course teaches machine learning (ML) fundamentals specifically designed for environmental
scientists and engineers with no prior ML experience.. The course progresses from
foundational concepts (data preprocessing, feature engineering, linear regression)
through classical ML methods (random forests, ensemble methods) to advanced deep learning
techniques (convolutional and recurrent networks). By completion, you'll be able to
apply, evaluate, and interpret ML models for environmental modeling and decision-making.
The course emphasizes practical application over mathematical theory, making advanced
ML techniques accessible to a wider environmental audience. To succeed students will
need at least one prior course in probability and statistics along with the ability
to interpret (but not write) python scripts. Open to undergraduate and graduate students,
permission from instructor required.
ESF 496 | Climate Change & the Ocean | 42669
MW | 10:35 AM - 11:30 AM | Limburg,Karin E; Drew,Joshua A; Powers,Leanne C
The Ocean is the largest habitat on the planet. It’s a major regulator of climate,
interacting at long and short timescales with the atmosphere and the continents. In
this Special Topics course, we will explore the workings of the Ocean as a global
system as well as its various parts. We will look at the causes of climate change
in the past, the current situation, the effects on ecosystems large and small, and
impacts on organisms and humans.
ESF 696 | Climate Change & the Ocean | 42670
MW | 10:35 AM - 11:30 AM | Limburg,Karin E; Drew,Joshua A; Powers,Leanne C
The Ocean is the largest habitat on the planet. It’s a major regulator of climate,
interacting at long and short timescales with the atmosphere and the continents. In
this Special Topics course, we will explore the workings of the Ocean as a global
system as well as its various parts. We will look at the causes of climate change
in the past, the current situation, the effects on ecosystems large and small, and
impacts on organisms and humans.
EST 496 | Water Climate & Society | 37299
MW | 12:45 PM - 02:05 PM | Shinn,Jamie Elizabeth
Many of the impacts of climate change will be water-related, whether it is too much
water or not enough (e.g., sea level rise, floods, droughts). These impacts pose complex
challenges for societies and require novel solutions. In this seminar, students will
read, write about, and discuss case studies from around the world to understand water-society
relationships and options for water governance and policy in a changing climate, ranging
from international treaties to national policies to community-based solutions.
EST 696 | Water Climate & Society | 37301
MW | 12:45 PM - 02:05 PM | Shinn,Jamie Elizabeth
Many of the impacts of climate change will be water-related, whether it is too much
water or not enough (e.g., sea level rise, floods, droughts). These impacts pose complex
challenges for societies and require novel solutions. In this seminar, students will
read, write about, and discuss case studies from around the world to understand water-society
relationships and options for water governance and policy in a changing climate, ranging
from international treaties to national policies to community-based solutions.
EST 696 | Env Collective Action & Mvmnts | 42594
Tu | 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Togami,Chie
EST 696/496 | Heart Forward Science | 37362/37297
MW | 10:35 AM - 11:55 AM | Luzadis,Valerie Anne
This participatory course explores the intertwining of intellect, imagination, and
intuition with scientific inquiry. Students will engage in creative, relationship-based
approaches to science that honor emotional intelligence, ecological wisdom, and collaborative
discovery. Emphasizing multiple ways of knowing and nature as guides, the course invites
learners to reimagine science as a more transformative transdisciplinary practice.
Open to graduate and upper division undergraduate students.
FCH 296 | Survey of Environmental Chem | 37011
MWF | 01:00 PM - 01:55 PM | Dibble,Theodore S
This course will introduce students to topics in the chemistry of air, water, and
soil, largely in the context of climate change. For the atmosphere, we will focus
on formation of smog near ground level and how chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) cause depletion
of the stratospheric ozone layer. Ozone depletion affect global surface warming and
potentially worsens smog. In water, the acid-base chemistry of CO2 affects the pH
of our oceans and, potentially, the health of shellfish. We will study the wide variation
in the stability / reactivity of pollutants in water; perfluorinated compounds (like
PFAS) are very stable in air, soil, and water. Soil holds enormous stores of carbon
that are slowly exchanged with the atmosphere and oceans; soils can immobilize or
degrade some pollutants. The course will touch on the chemistry of destroying pollutants
such as PFAS, chemicals in waste water, and combustion emissions. Prerequisite: one
year of General Chemistry.
FCH 496 | Mathematics in Nature | 35888
MW | 11:40 AM - 12:35 PM | Chatterjee,Avik P
We will explore situations in which mathematical techniques are used to elucidate
various natural phenomena. In many instances additional, more advanced, mathematical
methods will be necessary. These will be introduced and explained in context as we
go along. Topics are likely to include: the equilibrium thermal distribution over
energies; methods used for quantitatively describing the sizes of large molecules
(“polymers”); random walks, Brownian motion, viscosity, and diffusion; examples of
rate processes such as a simple model for epidemic spreading and oscillations in co-existing
prey and predator populations; tides; and others at the discretion of the instructor.
FCH 797| Environmental Biochemistry | 42881
TH | 03:30 PM - 04:25 PM | Maresca,Julia A
Spring semester. One hour of discussion per week. The chemical processes in air, soil,
and water are driven by the interactions between biological and abiotic reactions,
as well as by the interactions between different kinds of organisms. We will discuss
the biological aspects of environmental chemistry and the ways that biochemistry can
be leveraged for environmental change.
FOR 496 | Agroforestry | 37204
TuTh | 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM | Gross,Cole D
The overall goal of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical
knowledge of agroforestry practices by reviewing current research, challenges, and
prospects. The course focuses on the implementation of agroforestry practices for
creating more sustainable landscapes. Guest lectures, in-class activities and discussions,
and field trips (one occurring on a Saturday during the latter half of the course)
are designed to reinforce topics being discussed in lectures and contribute to successful
student learning outcomes. This project-based course is designed with flexibility
to allow students to pursue specific interests within the course framework.
FOR 796 | Agroforestry | 37205
TuTh | 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM | Gross,Cole D
The overall goal of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical
knowledge of agroforestry practices by reviewing current research, challenges, and
prospects. The course focuses on the implementation of agroforestry practices for
creating more sustainable landscapes. Guest lectures, in-class activities and discussions,
and field trips (one occurring on a Saturday during the latter half of the course)
are designed to reinforce topics being discussed in lectures and contribute to successful
student learning outcomes. This project-based course is designed with flexibility
to allow students to pursue specific interests within the course framework.
FOR 496 | Regenerative Soil Management | 37289
MW | 01:00 PM - 01:55 PM; M 02:15 PM - 05:05 PM | Gross,Cole D
The overall goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge of soil health
principles and the use of regenerative management practices to promote healthy soils
and create more sustainable landscapes. The course explores the physical, biological,
and chemical processes that affect soil health and how to measure and interpret soil
health. In-class activities and discussions and a lab/field component (including one
field trip occurring on a Saturday during the latter half of the course) are designed
to reinforce topics being discussed in lectures and contribute to successful student
learning outcomes. This project-based course is designed with flexibility to allow
students to pursue specific interests within the course framework.
FOR 796 | Regenerative Soil Management | 37294
MW | 01:00 PM - 01:55 PM; M 02:15 PM - 05:05 PM | Gross,Cole D
The overall goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge of soil health
principles and the use of regenerative management practices to promote healthy soils
and create more sustainable landscapes. The course explores the physical, biological,
and chemical processes that affect soil health and how to measure and interpret soil
health. In-class activities and discussions and a lab/field component (including one
field trip occurring on a Saturday during the latter half of the course) are designed
to reinforce topics being discussed in lectures and contribute to successful student
learning outcomes. This project-based course is designed with flexibility to allow
students to pursue specific interests within the course framework.
FOR 496 | Forest Management & Wildlife | 37179
MWF | 10:35 AM - 11:30 AM | Vander Yacht,Andrew L
Is the best tree for wildlife the one on the logging truck? OR is forest clear-cutting
bad for wildlife? This course is intended to deepen your understanding of how specific
silvicultural systems and forest management techniques – applied to achieve various
objectives – affect wildlife. We will also learn how such systems and techniques can
be used to achieve specific management objectives related to wildlife. 3 Credit Hours.
FOR 796 | Forest Management & Wildlife | 37180
MWF | 10:35 AM - 11:30 AM | Vander Yacht,Andrew L
Is the best tree for wildlife the one on the logging truck? OR is forest clear-cutting
bad for wildlife? This course is intended to deepen your understanding of how specific
silvicultural systems and forest management techniques – applied to achieve various
objectives – affect wildlife. We will also learn how such systems and techniques can
be used to achieve specific management objectives related to wildlife. 3 Credit Hours.
FOR 496 | Landscape Modeling & Managemnt | 42642
MWF | 09:30 AM - 10:25 AM | SYNCH | Shaker,Richard R
Landscape Modeling & Management is an advanced course that synthesizes spatial modeling
and ecological theory for applied natural resources management, environmental and
sustainability planning. Building on your foundational knowledge, you will use industry-standard
software to analyze ecological and landscape patterns and their impacts on function
and processes. The curriculum is structured around real-world case studies in wildlife
management, natural resources, and landscape planning, where you will model, forecast,
and inform different management strategies. The primary objective is to develop the
critical skills needed to design and implement data-driven solutions for complex,
multi-functional landscapes.
FOR 796 | Landscape Modeling & Managemnt | 42643
MWF | 09:30 AM - 10:25 AM | SYNCH| Shaker,Richard R
Landscape Modeling & Management is an advanced course that synthesizes spatial modeling
and ecological theory for applied natural resources management, environmental and
sustainability planning. Building on your foundational knowledge, you will use industry-standard
software to analyze ecological and landscape patterns and their impacts on function
and processes. The curriculum is structured around real-world case studies in wildlife
management, natural resources, and landscape planning, where you will model, forecast,
and inform different management strategies. The primary objective is to develop the
critical skills needed to design and implement data-driven solutions for complex,
multi-functional landscapes.
FOR 496 | Water Economics | 42607
TuTh | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Becker,Nir
This course introduces students to the economic principles and policy tools used to
manage water resources sustainably. Topics include water scarcity and allocation,
cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure projects, pricing strategies for urban and
agricultural water use, and the valuation of water-related ecosystem services. Students
will explore the economics of wastewater reuse, desalination, and climate adaptation,
with attention to institutional frameworks and transboundary cooperation. Case studies
from international contexts will illustrate how economic analysis informs decision-making
in water policy, infrastructure investment, and environmental protection.
FOR 796 | Water Economics | 42609
TuTh | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Becker,Nir
This course introduces students to the economic principles and policy tools used to
manage water resources sustainably. Topics include water scarcity and allocation,
cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure projects, pricing strategies for urban and
agricultural water use, and the valuation of water-related ecosystem services. Students
will explore the economics of wastewater reuse, desalination, and climate adaptation,
with attention to institutional frameworks and transboundary cooperation. Case studies
from international contexts will illustrate how economic analysis informs decision-making
in water policy, infrastructure investment, and environmental protection.
FOR 496 | Environmental Soil Physics | 37224
TuTh | 08:00 AM - 09:20 AM | Young,Nathan L
This course is designed for senior-level or graduate students interested in processes
that govern the movement of water, heat, and solutes in soils. As such, this course
covers the basic principles of soil physics and, more broadly, soil hydrology. The
goal is to provide students with a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical
basis of the physical properties and processes in soils and other unsaturated porous
media. Topics covered include: physical characterization of soils, soil water content
and water potential, water flow in saturated and unsaturated soils, solute movement
in soils, infiltration and runoff processes, water retention and pressure-saturation
relationships, heat flow and soil freezing, and soil-plant-water relationships. Assignments
will focus on quantitative problem solving and an introduction to the use of numerical
modelling codes.
FOR 796 | Environmental Soil Physics | 42611
TuTh | 08:00 AM - 09:20 AM | Young,Nathan L
This course is designed for senior-level or graduate students interested in processes
that govern the movement of water, heat, and solutes in soils. As such, this course
covers the basic principles of soil physics and, more broadly, soil hydrology. The
goal is to provide students with a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical
basis of the physical properties and processes in soils and other unsaturated porous
media. Topics covered include: physical characterization of soils, soil water content
and water potential, water flow in saturated and unsaturated soils, solute movement
in soils, infiltration and runoff processes, water retention and pressure-saturation
relationships, heat flow and soil freezing, and soil-plant-water relationships. Assignments
will focus on quantitative problem solving and an introduction to the use of numerical
modelling codes.
FOR 496| Natural Hazards | 37291
TuTh | 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM | Shaker,Richard
Natural hazards impact all regions of Earth. The loss of human lives, disruption
of economies, and destruction of physical infrastructure that result from these events
often lead to national crises both in developing and developed countries. This course
addresses the complexities of natural hazards and disasters from environmental, economic,
social, scientific, and policy perspectives. Issues such as evaluation of physical
environments, land use and development patterns, prediction of disasters, differences
in vulnerability, perceptions of risk, degree of exposure, responses to warnings,
and hazard management initiatives are explored. A holistic sustainability (economic
growth, social equity, environmental integrity) approach will be applied to better
understand the role of integrated environmental hazard mitigation, planning, and resource
management. This course is designed to provide real world examples of how natural
hazards and disasters impact coupled human-environmental systems. To elucidate the
environmental hazard mitigation process, interdisciplinary teamwork, scientific research,
fieldwork, and presentation will be utilized throughout this course. Students are
expected to have some knowledge of geophysical processes and characteristics of extreme
natural events.
FOR 796| Natural Hazards | 37296
TuTh | 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM | Shaker,Richard
Natural hazards impact all regions of Earth. The loss of human lives, disruption
of economies, and destruction of physical infrastructure that result from these events
often lead to national crises both in developing and developed countries. This course
addresses the complexities of natural hazards and disasters from environmental, economic,
social, scientific, and policy perspectives. Issues such as evaluation of physical
environments, land use and development patterns, prediction of disasters, differences
in vulnerability, perceptions of risk, degree of exposure, responses to warnings,
and hazard management initiatives are explored. A holistic sustainability (economic
growth, social equity, environmental integrity) approach will be applied to better
understand the role of integrated environmental hazard mitigation, planning, and resource
management. This course is designed to provide real world examples of how natural
hazards and disasters impact coupled human-environmental systems. To elucidate the
environmental hazard mitigation process, interdisciplinary teamwork, scientific research,
fieldwork, and presentation will be utilized throughout this course. Students are
expected to have some knowledge of geophysical processes and characteristics of extreme
natural events.
FOR 496 | Water Dynamics in the Mid East | 42608
WF | 02:15 PM - 03:35 PM | Becker,Nir
This interdisciplinary course invites students to explore the critical role of water
in shaping ecological, social, and political dynamics across the Middle East. Through
the lens of regional hydrology, climate stressors, and transboundary water systems-including
the Jordan, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates rivers-students will examine how water scarcity
intersects with conflict, migration, agriculture, and innovation. Topics include refugee
impacts on infrastructure, desalination technologies, and environmental diplomacy.
The course integrates case studies, interactive mapping, and comparative analysis
to connect global water challenges. It reflects a shared commitment to interdisciplinary
inquiry, global literacy, and preparing future leaders to navigate complex environmental
realities.
FOR 796 | Water Dynamics in the Mid East | 42610
WF | 02:15 PM - 03:35 PM | Becker,Nir
This interdisciplinary course invites students to explore the critical role of water
in shaping ecological, social, and political dynamics across the Middle East. Through
the lens of regional hydrology, climate stressors, and transboundary water systems-including
the Jordan, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates rivers-students will examine how water scarcity
intersects with conflict, migration, agriculture, and innovation. Topics include refugee
impacts on infrastructure, desalination technologies, and environmental diplomacy.
The course integrates case studies, interactive mapping, and comparative analysis
to connect global water challenges. It reflects a shared commitment to interdisciplinary
inquiry, global literacy, and preparing future leaders to navigate complex environmental
realities.
FOR 496 | Environmental Economics | 37290
TuTh | 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM | Cavo,Mariela
Three hours of lecture per week. Application of economic theory and models to critically
analyze the state of the environment as well as to identify how we might bring improvements
in environmental quality. This course explores market failures, sustainable policies,
and economic valuation of non-market resources, equipping students with tools to promote
sustainability through smart economic decisions.
FOR 796 | Environmental Economics | 37295
TuTh | 03:30 PM - 04:50 PM | Cavo,Mariela
Three hours of lecture per week. Application of economic theory and models to critically
analyze the state of the environment as well as to identify how we might bring improvements
in environmental quality. This course explores market failures, sustainable policies,
and economic valuation of non-market resources, equipping students with tools to promote
sustainability through smart economic decisions.
FOR 496 | Perspectives on Career&Gender | 36943
Tu | 03:30 PM - 04:40 PM | Engelman,Heather; Mikulewicz,Michal
Since Title IX prohibited "sex-based discrimination" in educational programs and
activities, has the academy facilitated diverse recruitment and higher retention?
Investigate career path patterns, including mentoring, negotiation, and interviewing
practices; bias, harassment, and allyship; intersectionality; work-life balance; and
other topics while practicing critical literature review, discussion facilitation,
peer evaluation and mentoring, and civil discourse—vital skills in an increasingly
diverse, interdisciplinary, and global workforce.
FOR 797 | Perspectives on Career&Gender | 36944
Tu | 03:30 PM - 04:40 PM | Engelman,Heather; Mikulewicz,Michal
Since Title IX prohibited "sex-based discrimination" in educational programs and
activities, has the academy facilitated diverse recruitment and higher retention?
Investigate career path patterns, including mentoring, negotiation, and interviewing
practices; bias, harassment, and allyship; intersectionality; work-life balance; and
other topics while practicing critical literature review, discussion facilitation,
peer evaluation and mentoring, and civil discourse—vital skills in an increasingly
diverse, interdisciplinary, and global workforce.
SRE 796| The Energy Transition | 42618
MWF | 09:30 AM - 10:25 AM | Kloster,Danielle P
In this course, we will dive into the technical, economic, and environmental tradeoffs
that define the energy transition from fossil fuels to lower-carbon resources. Focusing
on the northeastern United States, we'll assess the viability of utility-scale energy
resources and technologies including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, district
heating, battery storage, and emerging technologies. This is a shared resources course
with SRE337 Energy Resources Assessment.
SRE 796 | Sustainble Energy Fin&Analysis | 37361
TuTh | 09:30 AM - 10:25 AM | Frank,Jenny R.
This course examines the finance and economics of energy markets, focusing specifically
on the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. We build upon foundational concepts
in corporate and project finance, allowing students, including those at the graduate
level, to develop the ability to analyze and overcome the major financial challenges
in adopting and funding sustainable energy projects. The curriculum applies core economic
principles to understand how firms, individuals, and public policies (such as taxes
and subsidies) influence market behavior within energy industries.