Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c/Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2

Learning outcomes

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

• describe how the global energy system functions, including important properties and historical events that have influenced its development
• explain basic energy concepts of relevance for energy systems analysis
• explain the mechanisms behind fundamental energy conversions 
• analyse basic problems of relevance for energy systems analysis

Content

The course provides knowledge about energy systems analysis and energy conversions. Fundamental concepts from several natural, engineering and social sciences are introduced. The course also gives an overview of how the global energy system have evolved historically, including its most important attributes regarding resources, energy supply and energy use. Important energy conversions are studied from thermodynamic and energy technology perspectives. Tools and strategies for energy systems analysis are introduced.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars and exercises

Assessment

Active participation in seminars and hand-in assignments (2 credits), and written exam (3 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.