Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2024-02-12
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Technology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: BME4, C4, D4, E4-em, F4, F4-es, I4, N4-es, W4-es, W4-ms
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
The course provides an understanding of the complex interconnections between energy and resource use, and large-scale environmental problems. Different qualitative strategies to attain sustainable energy systems are critically evaluated from different perspectives. The course departs from already acquired knowledge and relates it to the issue of sustainability of energy systems and resource use.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
The course departs from the concept of energy services, i.e. the benefits from using energy (e.g. “a warm house” and ”cooked food”), to present all the different parts of the energy system: extraction – conversion – distribution – final use. The course mainly uses a macro perspective.
Different environmental problems related to energy systems and the use of natural resources are discussed, e.g. climate change and land use.
Qualitative strategies for attaining sustainable energy systems are discussed from a critical perspective. This includes (1) Lower and more efficient use of energy; (2) Increased use of renewable energy and resources; (3) Advanced technologies for fossil fuel use; (4) Nuclear power.
Societal issues related to energy and resource issues are discussed, e.g. energy security and economics. Institutional issues, such as policy instruments (legislation, taxes/fees etc.) perspective as well as international organisations and treaties/conventions are discussed in a critical.
Methods and models for analysing energy system related issues from different perspectives are touched upon.
Three assignments are conducted during the course. The first assignment (carried out in small groups, preferably with students from different LTH programmes) is an analysis of a current issue within the field of the course. The assignment is presented as a written text, which is discussed/defended orally. The second assignment comprises economic and/or technical calculations relevant to sustainable energy systems, that are to be accompanied by an independent critical evaluation. The third assignment is a book review which is presented orally and in writing.
During the course, references are made to national and international research in the relevant fields, and to the international political and economic debate.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:
Approved assignments. A written exam. The final grade of the course follows from the result of the exam, but the quality of the assignments may add points to the exam. However, the students need to achieve a pass on the exam in itself. Mandatory presence at the seminars for the first and third assignments.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Energy Systems Analysis: Energy, Environment and Natural Resources.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Admission requirements:
Course coordinator: Joakim Haraldsson,
joakim.haraldsson@miljo.lth.se
Course administrator: Petra Malmquist,
petra.malmquist@miljo.lth.se