- Understand the basics of three phase transmission and distribution systems, and their methods of analysis (ABET Outcomes 1, 3)\\
- Understand, interpret, and explain how the U.S. power grids are being administered ((ABET Outcomes 1, 3, and 7)\\
- Understand, interpret, and explain how renewable energy would impact the environmental and operational aspects of the energy sector ((ABET Outcomes 2 and 7)\\
- Understand power flow in networks and methods of analysis. (ABET Outcomes 1, 6, and 7)\\
- Understand ongoing needs, limitations, and trends in operation and control of U.S. power grids and explain challenges and potential solutions (ABET Outcomes 3 and 6)