ISEN 410-0 Topics in Contemporary Energy and Climate Change (1 Unit)  

Interdisciplinary course examining global energy use and associated challenges, including the history of energy use, the science of climate change, and technological, economic, and environmental aspects of various energy sources. Registration reserved for seniors majoring in math, science, or engineering, and graduate students in all disciplines. Cross-listed as EARTH 342-0; may not receive credit for both courses.

ISEN 420-0 NUvention: Energy (1 Unit)  

Brings together interdisciplinary student teams from across Northwestern schools to develop product or service ventures in sustainable energy and clean technology space. A collaboration between the Trienens Institute and the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, this course equips students to address the major environmental challenges that define our era, including climate change and resource constraint. Although teams have successfully spun companies out of projects beginning in this course, the purpose is not business formation; rather, students learn iterative entrepreneurial skillsets in the context of energy, sustainability, and climate market pulls. Cross-listed with ENTREP 474-0.

ISEN 440-1 Introduction to the Light Hydrocarbon Economy (1 Unit)  

A survey course on all aspects of light hydrocarbons as a bridge to a net-zero carbon economy.

ISEN 440-2 Introduction to the Light Hydrocarbon Economy (1 Unit)  

A survey course on all aspects of light hydrocarbons as a bridge to a net-zero carbon economy.

ISEN 490-1 Modern Techniques in Heterogeneous Catalysis Research (1 Unit)  

A laboratory course supplemented by lectures, discussions, and review of current literature. Designed to develop proficiency in modern methods of the study of heterogeneous catalysts, as well as associated skills in critical thinking and oral and written communication.

ISEN 490-2 Modern Techniques in Heterogeneous Catalysis Research (1 Unit)  

A laboratory course supplemented by lectures, discussions, and review of current literature. Designed to develop proficiency in modern methods of the study of heterogeneous catalysts, as well as associated skills in critical thinking and oral and written communication.

ISEN 495-0 Special Topics in Energy and Sustainability (1 Unit)  

Focused exploration of specific topical themes, trends, and challenges in applied energy and sustainability. Content varies each year; previously offered topics include communicating science beyond academia, ethics and leadership in the climate crisis, the business applications of life-cycle assessment, and industrial energy management & utilization. May be repeated for credit with change in topic; some topics may be cross-listed with other departments.