The "Battery Science and Engineering" program, launched in collaboration with Sabancı University and SIRO, aims to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and the private sector by familiarizing students with the latest industry applications and technologies. The program offers a comprehensive education that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience in the field of battery science and engineering. It is designed to provide industrial-level practical experiences as well.

Battery Science and Engineering minor program aims to provide education in Battery Science and Engineering by offering interdisciplinary foundational engineering skills along with courses specifically designed for batteries. These courses include electrochemistry, thermodynamics, materials characterization, power electronics, battery chemistry, battery science and engineering, battery design, manufacturing and modeling, and battery management systems (hardware and software). The program aims to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through hands-on laboratory work in areas such as cell/battery design, testing, and characterization.

Our students who are eligible for the application requirements for Minor Programs will be able to apply to enroll in the Battery Science and Engineering Minor Program in the Fall Semester of the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Placements to the program will be made as of the 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring Semester.

The courses that will be included in the curriculum are below.

REQUIRED (3 courses):

1. Electrochemistry (CHEM 405)

2. Thermodynamics (ENS 202)

3. Battery Science and Engineering (ENRG 322) 

CORE (2 courses): 

1. Power Electronics (ME 305) 

2. Advanced Materials Characterization (MAT 405)

3. Cell Design, Modelling and Battery Pack Development (ENGR 4XX, new course)

4. Battery Management Systems (ENGR 4XX, new course)

AREA (3 courses):

1. Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials (MAT 204)

2. Heat and Mass Transfer (ME 309)

3. Transport Phenomena (MAT 309)

4. Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 301)

5. Control System Design (ME 303)

6. Introduction to Data Science (CS 210 or DSA 210)