Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - MSE 753 G100

Hybrid Thermal Electric Microgrids I (3)

Class Number: 3961

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Covers hybrid microgrids with strong practical training components. Topics include i) hybrid microgrid concepts, modeling and analysis; ii) energy storage and conversion technologies; iii) distributed energy resources; iv) energy policy; v) lean entrepreneurship; vi) microgrid management, control and stability. Part one of a two-part project-oriented graduate course. Students with credit for MSE 453 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces hybrid microgrids, including i) hybrid microgrid concepts, modeling and analysis; ii) energy storage and conversion technologies; iii) distributed energy resources; iv) energy policy and politics; v) lean entrepreneurship; and vi) microgrid management, control and stability.  This is a co-taught online course with strong practical training components. This is one of two complementary project-oriented courses on hybrid thermal electric microgrids. MSE 453 and MSE 454 are distinct, complementary courses that can be taken in any sequence. Lectures and tutorials will be complemented with invited lectures from experts, site visits of energy facilities, and the direct participation of leading research labs and industry partners. Students are required to complete assignments.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

There is a need for a holistic training that covers engineering as well as business, techno-economical, environmental, social (engagement, awareness, acceptance, participation), and policymaking aspects of emerging sustainable energy grids.
 

Grading

  • assignments 90%
  • project 10%

NOTES:

6 Assignments, one on each module topic      90%
Instructor may include a project for their module.   10%

REQUIREMENTS:

None

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None. No supplies needed. Materials, slides, and course notes will be distributed by each module instructor.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.