Wind Power Planning and Permission
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV117
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GV117
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Wind Power Project Management G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 10 March 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
Wind Power Basics, 7.5 credits, or 7.5 credits in social sciences, natural sciences or engineering.
Learning outcomes
After approved course the student should be able to:
- identify and reflect on information about spatial planning and policy for wind power establishment
- analyse a feasibility study in the spatial planning process for wind power
- identify and reflect on the environmental impact from wind power
- explain how to take into account public opinion and establish a dialogue about wind power
- describe and reflect on the permission process for a wind power project
Content
The first part of this course covers the topics of energy policy, financial incentives, spatial planning policy and the permission process for wind power development. In the second part planning strategies and methods, environmental impact including landscape considerations, opinion and acceptance are studied. Finally the gained knowledge will be applied by the student performing an analysis of a municipality planning document for wind power or presents suggestions on what a municipality planning for wind power should include.
Instruction
The course is given as a net-based course. Hand-in assignments are submitted to the e-classroom on the Internet and the student will receive personal feedback by the teacher. A forum for discussion is available.
Assessment
Written hand-in assignments 6 credits.
A written exam work 1.5 credits.