Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

14. - Engineering

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

14.48 - Energy systems engineering

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 14.4801 to 14.4899.

14.4801 - Energy systems engineering, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of energy generation, storage, conversion, and distribution systems. These programs include courses in conventional and alternative/renewable energy systems, electrical power systems, and electrical system design.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • alternative energy engineering
  • energy engineering
  • energy systems engineering
  • renewable energy engineering
  • sustainable energy engineering

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• Exclusion(s)

  • energy systems engineering technology(15.1701)
  • energy systems installation and repair technology(47.0701)
  • power engineering(14.4802)

14.4802 - Power plant engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan electrical systems and modify existing electrical systems that generate and use large amounts of electricity required for distribution networks that are economical, safe, and functional. These programs include courses in alternative/renewable energy systems, calculus, circuit analysis, electrical power systems and industry practices, electrical system design, microprocessor architecture, motor control systems, programmable logic controllers, and project management; and power electronics operation, planning and protection.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • electrical power engineering
  • electrical power plant engineering
  • fossil fuels thermal power engineering
  • hydroelectric power plant engineering
  • power engineering
  • power plant engineering
  • thermal power engineering (non-nuclear)

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• Exclusion(s)

  • electrical and electronics engineering(14.1001)
  • energy engineering(14.4801)
  • nuclear power plant engineering(14.2301)
  • nuclear power technology(41.0205)
  • power plant engineering technology(15.1702)
  • thermal power engineering (nuclear)(14.2301)

14.4899 - Energy systems engineering, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Energy systems engineering.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • other energy systems engineering

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