Introduction to Wind Energy
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV066
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GV066
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Energy Technology with focus on Wind Power A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree of 180 Swedish credits points in engineering, natural or social science or equivalent knowledge. Mathematics C and English B.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- give an account of energy sources and their sustainability
- give an account of aspects that influence wind energy development
- describe the process of wind energy utilisation
- perform an oral and written presentation of an individual or group assignment
Content
This course provides a general introduction to wind energy terminology, history and development. Topics include turbine function, wind energy planning, environmental considerations, site planning and financial considerations. A site study visit to an operating wind farm is included.
Instruction
The course includes lectures, seminars, group and field work. Student attendance is compulsory at all scheduled events.
Assessment
Written hand-in assignments and oral presentations.
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.