Syllabus for Energy Security in Local and Global Energy Systems

Energisäkerhet i lokala och globala energisystem

Syllabus

  • 5 credits
  • Course code: 1GV334
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Technology A1N

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
  • Established: 2011-11-08
  • Established by:
  • Revised: 2018-08-30
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2019
  • Entry requirements:

    120 credits including courses in computational science I, programming/computational science II, statistics and electrical engineering and at least one of the courses Energy Systems Physics, Technical Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics for Energy-Related Applications. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

  • Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • critically analyse and apply the concept of energy security using different definitions, actors and dimensions
  • explain access, geographic distribution and use of fossil and renewable energy resources
  • analyse infrastructure for the conversion of energy resources into energy services with regard to vulnerability, availability, constraints and economic, political and technical risks
  • manage and evaluate analytical tools and indicators related to energy security
  • practically apply mathematical models and forecast tools to make own projections of historical trends and development patterns into the future
  • define and apply the concept of energy security in written analysis

Content

History of energy security and corresponding definitions and dimensions. Features of quantitative and qualitative indicators for energy security. Different methods for detecting, verifying and extracting different energy resources as well as geological, environmental and political constraints in exploitation. Building and characteristics of energy systems, such as Europe's natural gas system or Sweden's power grid. Application of scenarios, time series methods and other forecasting tools to make own projections and critically review other projections. Infrastructure and security and risks associated with different energy resources. Society preparedness and responsibility in crisis situations. Political conflicts and risks related to energy resources. Economic import and export conditions. National policies and strategies for energy security.

Instruction

Lectures, guest lectures, compulsory seminars and report with opposition, as well as an independent written report. . Assignments of which at least one is done in MATLAB or another script language, and an independent assignment.

Assessment

Written assignments (2 credits), individual report writing with seminar, oral and written presentation with opposition (3 credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

This course cannot be included in the same degree as 1FA334 Energy Security in Local and Global Energy Systems, 5 credits.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Autumn 2019

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

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