Learning outcome

A candidate who has passed the course will have a learning outcome in the form of acquired knowledge, skills, and general competence, as described below.

Knowledge

The candidate:

• masters the terminology of energy technology
• has knowledge of past and current energy statistics
• has knowledge of energy scenarios for the next decades
• has knowledge of future energy technology developments
• has knowledge of the advantages and weaknesses of the different energy technologies and sources
• understands why we are discussing energy policy

Skills

The candidate:

• is able to find, analyze and critically review different sources of information in this field

General competence

The candidate:

• is able to view energy in an ethical context
• is able to communicate and discuss - with experts as well as with the general public - technical problems, analyses and conclusions within the area of energy and environment
• is able to take part in and contribute to creative thinking and innovation
• Introduction to primary and secondary energy commodity use and demand
• Overview of alternative scenarios for future energy commodity use nationally, regionally and globally
• Description of energy technology developments within electricity generation, fossil fuel power plants and CCS, industry, electricity networks, buildings, and transportation
• Technology and technology roadmaps for renewable energy, such as wind and solar energy

Course Description

• Introduction to primary and secondary energy commodity use and demand
• Overview of alternative scenarios for future energy commodity use nationally, regionally and globally
• Description of energy technology developments within electricity generation, fossil fuel power plants and CCS, industry, electricity networks, buildings, and transportation
• Technology and technology roadmaps for renewable energy, such as wind and solar energy

Assessment Methods

The written final examination counts 100 % of the grade. No study aids are permitted.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean