Syllabus for Energy and Environment

Energi och miljö

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Syllabus

  • 7.5 credits
  • Course code: 1GV116
  • Education cycle: First cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Wind Power Project Management G1N

    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 (G)
  • Established: 2016-03-10
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2016
  • Entry requirements: General entry requirements
  • Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences

Learning outcomes

After approved course the student will be able to:

  • describe basic energy concepts
  • account for conventional and renewable energy technologies and their application
  • reflect and evaluate the environmental impact of energy production and the relationship between energy production, consumption and climate change
  • reflect on energy costs
  • analyse the consequences of today’s energy consumption

Content

The course covers environmental impact of energy production and consumption. Further aspects studied are energy, energy efficiency, consumption patterns and sustainability. The course also includes an essay writing in which the student will get a closer knowledge of different forms of energy consumption.

Instruction

The course is given as a net-based course. Assignments are submitted to the e-classroom on the Internet and the student is given personal feedback by the tutor. A forum for discussion is also available.

Assessment

Written hand-in assignments 6 credits.

A written essay 1.5 credits.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Autumn 2016

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

  • Everett, Bob Energy systems and sustainability : power for a sustainable future

    2. ed.: Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012

    Find in the library

    Mandatory

Parts of the above literature are used in the course and additional reading material of about 100 pages will be provided in the e-classroom.

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