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Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering

Educational ObjectiveThe MS in Renewable Energy Engineering (MSREE) at OIT is designed to prepare graduates to be energyengineering professionals who have advanced knowledge and skills that enable them to assume a broad rangeof technical leadership roles.

Admissions Requirements1. Meet OIT Graduate Admission Requirements.2. Degree Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physical science, or related technical discipline.3. Show evidence of 1) potential for graduate level academic work, 2) work experience or potential for successin industry, and 3) demonstrated interest in energy engineering. This evidence is to be provided as part of aPersonal Statement, Resume, and two Reference Evaluations for Graduate Admission.

Application for Admission Requirements1. Submit the MSREE Application Form.

2. Submit Official Transcripts.3. Submit a Personal Statement (2 pages maximum).4. Submit a Resume (3 pages maximum).5. Submit two Reference Evaluations for Graduate Admission.6. Submit GRE scores (optional): Considered in support of the application to show evidence of potential forgraduate success, especially recommended for applicants without work experience or previous graduate levelcoursework.7. Submit TOEFL scores: required for applicants whose native language is not English.

MSREE Structure and CurriculumFirst Year F W SpREE 511 Research Methods & Innovation I: Peer-Review Research 3REE 515 Energy Engineering I 3REE 5xx REE Specialization Sequence X Course 1 of 3 3

REE 512 Research Methods & Innovation II: Patent Fundamentals 3REE 516 Energy Engineering II 3REE 5xx REE Specialization Sequence X Course 2 of 3 3

REE 513 Research Methods & Innovation III: Strategy & Innovation 3REE 517 Energy Engineering III 3REE 5xx REE Specialization Sequence X Course 3 of 3 3

Total 9 9 9

Second Year F W SpREE 599 Graduate Research or Project 3REE 5yy REE Specialization Sequence Y Course 1 of 3 3

REE 5zz REE Specialization Sequence Z Course 1 of 3 or Elective 3

REE 599 Graduate Research or Project 3REE 5yy REE Specialization Sequence Y Course 2 of 3 3REE 5zz REE Specialization Sequence Z Course 2 of 3 or Elective 3

REE 599 Graduate Research or Project 3REE 5yy REE Specialization Sequence Y Course 3 of 3 3REE 5zz REE Specialization Sequence Z Course 3 of 3 or Elective 3

Total 9 9 9

Grand Total 54 credit hours


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Master of Science in Renewable Energy EngineeringProgram Formats

The MSREE program is designed to enable working professionals to earn a MS inRenewable Energy Engineering (MSREE) from OIT without taking a break from theircareers.

Our executive MSREE students meet the same admission requirements, receive the sameprogram services, follow the same curriculum, receive the same degree, and study with thesame faculty as students in our traditional, full-time MSREE program.

Option A-Traditional Full-time Residential ProgramClass schedule: day courses 3-4 days/weekLength: 2 academic yearsAudience: Full-time studentsSupport: Graduate Assistantships (Teaching Assistant and/or Research Assistant)

Option B-Full-time Residential for Working ProfessionalsClass schedule: evening or Saturday courses 3 days/weekLength: 2 academic yearsAudience: Working professionals in the Portland Metro Area

Option C-Executive Program for Working ProfessionalsClass schedule: Six intensive one-week (30 hr/week) executive sessions in Portland & online education

Length: 2 academic yearsAudience: Working professionals with demanding schedules (USA and International)Format: Participants attend the OIT-Portland campus 1 week in September, 1 week in January, and 1week in April (Thursday-Sunday) for extended sessions to receive intensive instruction on the critical coretopics at the beginning of each quarter, and complete the reminder of the course requirements, projects,and research through online distance learning between residencies.Objective: Enable working professionals to earn a MS in Renewable Energy Engineering (MSREE) fromOIT without taking a break from their careers. Our executive MSREE students meet the same admissionrequirements, receive the same program services, follow the same curriculum, receive the same degree,

and study with the same faculty as students in our traditional, full-time MSREE program.


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Master of Science in Renewable Energy EngineeringCore and Specialization Sequences

REQUIRED SEQUENCESEnergy Engineering, 9 creditsREE 515 Energy Engineering IREE 516 Energy Engineering IIREE 517 Energy Engineering III

Research Methods and Innovation, 9 creditsREE 511 Research Methods & Innovation IREE 512 Research Methods & Innovation IIREE 513 Research Methods & Innovation III

Graduate Research or Project, 9 credits

REE 599 Graduate R&DREE 599 Graduate R&DREE 599 Graduate R&D

SPECIALIZATION SEQUENCES(3 Sequences Required)Electrical Power Systems, 9 creditsREE 529 Power System AnalysisREE 549 Power System Protection & ControlREE 569 Grid Integration of Renewables

Biofuels and Biomass, 9 credits

REE 521 Production of Biomass & BiofuelsREE 541 Utilization Strategies of BioenergyREE 561 Process Design & Economic Evaluation forBiomass and Biofuels Energy Systems

Geothermal Energy, 9 creditsREE 531 Ground-Source Heat PumpsREE 551 Advanced Geothermal EnergyREE 571 Geothermal Power Generation

Electrochemical Systems, 9 creditsREE 523 Hydrogen Production and StorageREE 543 Materials for Electrochemical ProcessesREE 563 Batteries

Fuel Cell Systems, 9 creditsREE 535 Fuel Cell FundamentalsREE 555 Stationary Fuel CellsREE 575 Transportation Fuel Cells

Photovoltaic Systems and Processing, 9 creditsREE 525 Solid-State Physics of Photovoltaic MaterialsREE 545 Applied PhotovoltaicsREE 565 Semiconductor Process Engineering

Wind Power Systems and Integration, 9 creditsREE 527 Wind Power GeneratorsREE 547 Electric Power ConversionREE 567 Wind Energy Systems Integration

Hydro Power Systems and Integration, 9 creditsREE 539 Hydraulics&Fluid Mech. of Hydropower

REE 559 Development of Hydropower ProjectsREE 579 Economic, Regulatory, and EnvironmentalAspects of Hydropower

Energy Efficient Building Systems, 9 creditsREE 533 Heating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningREE 553 Energy Systems Management and AuditingREE 573 Energy-Efficient Building Design

Global Energy Issues, 9 creditsREE 537 Sustainability of Energy SystemsREE 557 Costing Renewable EnergyREE 577 Renewable Energy Integration

Selected Elective CoursesAdvanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers,Computation Methods, Advanced Topics in PowerEngineering, Advanced Topics in Smart Grid,Controls and Instrumentation, Electric EnergySystems and Devices, Power Electronics, AdvancedPower Systems Design and Smart Grid,Computational Fluid Dynamics, AdvancedThermodynamics & Heat Transfer


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Master of Science in Renewable Energy EngineeringIndustry Advisory Board

The Renewable Energy Engineering program's Industrial Advisory Committee provides advice andcounsel in the areas of curriculum content, laboratory resources review, career guidance andplacement activities, program accreditation reviews, and professional development advisement andassistance. In addition, each IAC member serves as a contact for community relations and provides apoint of contact for the development of specific opportunities with industries for students andfaculty. Members of the REE IAC have facilitated graduate placement, provided scholarships,sponsored student projects, provided donations of laboratory equipment, and hired REE graduates.The IAC is the program's conduit to industry, and is a significant contributor to the health andvitality of the REE program.

Brian Arbizzani, Production Manager & Head of Engineering, Mr. Sun Solar

Dave Clements, Ph.D. PE, CEO, Biomass Renewable Technology, Inc.

Jonathan Cohen, Principle/Engineering, Imagine Energy

Bill Edmonds, Director of Environmental Policy and Sustainability, NW Natural

Roger Ebbage, Director, Northwest Energy Institute, Lane Community College

Carolyn Gangmark, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

David Gibson, Renewable Energy Program Manager, Oregon Iron Works

Ruwan Jayaweera, PE, LEED, Mechanical Engineer, PAE Consulting Engineers

Jeffrey Kee, PLS, CWRE, Project Manager, Oregon Water Trust

Wayne Lei, Ph.D., Director of Research and Development, Portland General ElectricJordan Hudson, REE Student Representative and Interning Engineer, Port of Portland

Michael Menzies, Braeside Farms

Terry Oliver, Ph.D., Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Bonneville Power Admin.

John Rush, Demand-Side Management, Pacificorp

Adam Serchuk, Ph.D., Strategic Business Development, Vestas Americas

Scott Schroeder, Owner, Mega Tech of Oregon

David Tooze, Senior Energy Specialist, Portland Office of Sustainability

Adam Ward, Engineer, REC Solar

Peter West, Director of Renewable Energy Programs, Energy Trust of OregonRick Williams, Columbia Region Director, Science Applications International Corporation

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