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Minor in Energy Engineering

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From rising fuel costs to global warming, we face environmental concerns today that require innovative thinking and strong leadership skills. We can no longer afford to rely solely on traditional energy sources, which is why now, more than ever, we look to those trained in alternative fuel and energy systems to help create a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable future.

Lawrence Technological University has been at the forefront of the green revolution for many years. In fact, Lawrence Tech was one of the very first schools in Michigan to offer a program in energy engineering. The University’s minor and graduate certificate programs are designed to prepare you with the knowledge and advanced skills needed to meet the demands of this exciting and growing field.

Do you want to be part of the solution? Do you want to make a difference for generations to come? Not only is alternative energy the wave of the future, it also could be one of the keys to Michigan’s – and the nation’s – economic recovery. As an energy engineer, you could be right there on the leading edge.

The minor in energy engineering is geared toward students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, while the graduate certificate is aimed at professionals who hold a bachelor of science in engineering or the natural sciences, particularly physics and chemistry. Both programs feature a rigorous curriculum consisting of 18 credit hours – three core courses and three electives. You can choose to learn about alternative and traditional energy sources, nuclear energy, or energy management and conservation.

Both programs offer you flexibility as well as a broad spectrum approach that reflects the ever-changing and evolving profession itself. Depending on your interests, you may choose to study a variety of topics, including solar, wind, and geothermal energy, biomass, energy storage systems, and fuel cells, or you may specialize in one area.

In keeping with the University’s signature “theory and practice” approach to learning, you will participate in hands-on projects in Lawrence Tech’s state-of-the-art Alternative Energy Laboratory. Optional internship and co-op opportunities can further provide you with practical, real-world experiences, and the University’s proactive career placement services can help put you on the path to success.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.