ISU To Offer Renewable Energy Degrees

The Illinois State University board of directors approved on May 11 a new Bachelor of Science degree in renewable energy.

"Renewable energy is energy sources that are continually renewed, like wind, water and solar as opposed to fossil fuels, such as oil, coal and natural gas," David Kennell, associate professor in the Department of Technology, said.

The Department of Technology will administer the renewable energy degree program, which will draw from existing courses in agriculture, economics, health sciences, geography-geology, mathematics, politics and government, and physics.

The renewable energy degree will have two areas of specialization. Students can choose either the technology or the economics track.

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