Syllabus for The Global Energy System

Det globala energisystemet

Syllabus

  • 5 credits
  • Course code: 1GV331
  • Education cycle: First cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science G1N, Physics 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: 2011-11-10
  • Established by:
  • Revised: 2020-12-15
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Spring 2021
  • Entry requirements: General entry requirements
  • Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

  • describe for energy in various forms and the basics of energy production
  • summarize global energy resources and present limitations and opportunities for various energy technologies
  • describe energy flows in society and the importance of energy for welfare and development
  • discuss relevant energy security issues, environmental impacts, and relevance for sustainable development

Content

Fundamentals of energy systems. Overview of various forms of energy in nature. Fundamental principles of energy conversions. Different energy resources of both fossil and renewable nature. Basic understanding of geological and geographical distribution of energy resources.

Fundamental overview of working principles for different power plants, importance of energy and its relevance for economy and society. Energy security considerations. Environmental impacts generated by different types of energy production. Energy planning and politics. Future supply of energy and relevant challenges such as peak oil, resource depletion and sustainable development

Instruction

Lectures.

Assessment

Examination by three written hand-in exercises (5 credits).

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Spring 2021

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

  • (Redaktör) Stattin, Eva Energi – möjligheter och dilemman

    Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien & Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien, Stockholm, 2014

    http://www.kva.se/energiboken

    Free download

    Mandatory

  • Utdelat material/artiklar

    Institutionen för geovetenskaper,

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