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ME 151: Fuel Cells and Batteries

Units: 4

Introduces energy conversion and storage schemes/devices with a major focus on fuel cells and ionic batteries. Covers their operating principles, fundamental physics behind them, technological advance, current issues, and methods of performance characterization and data analysis. Discusses why electrochemical energy conversion and storage are essential in clean energy ecosystem.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade with Pass/No Pass option

GE Requirements
  • Intellectual Experience: Scientific Method

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses with Concurrent Option: ENGR 130 or PHYS 108 or CHEM 113
Instructor Permission Required: No


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