Energy and Environment

7.5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV057

Code
1GV057
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Energy Technology with focus on Wind Power Project Development G1N
Grading system
Pass (G), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
Responsible department
Department of Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Learning outcomes

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

  • describe basic energy concepts
  • account for conventional and renewable energy technologies respectively 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 and global incentives
  • analyse the consequences of today's energy consumption

Content

Environmental impact of energy production and consumption.

Energy technology, energy efficiency, consumption patterns and sustainability.

A consolidation of different types of different types of energy usage.

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.

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.

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