Introduction to Electric Power Systems OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Graduate Study Course on Mechanical Energy Conversion
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers a free course for graduate students in 'Introduction to Electric Power Systems' OpenCourseWare. In this free introductory course, graduate students will learn about electric power systems and mechanical energy conversions. The course is part of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department. This OpenCourseWare can be used as a research area in energy and electromagnetic systems for students pursuing a Ph.D. or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Introduction to Electric Power Systems: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Introduction to Electric Power Systems: Course Description
Students will learn about electric power systems in 'Introduction to Electric Power Systems' OpenCourseWare at MIT. The free course provides students with the basic knowledge of various forms of energy that consumers use on a daily basis. Students will learn about the process involved in converting electrical power systems to mechanical energy. The course also shows students different ways of transmitting and changing energy so it can be beneficial to products, such as trains, aircrafts, hybrid cars, robots, electric motors and factory machinery. The OpenCourseWare is taught by MIT Professor James Kirtley in a lecture session format. The lecture topics are provided as course notes and include readings such as power electric motor drives, network theory, symmetrical components, induction machines, electromagnetic forces and loss mechanisms. Students taking this free course should have previous knowledge in physics, circuits, electronics and electromagnetic applications.
This course includes readings, assignments and quizzes. If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the electrical engineering course page.
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