Study Guide

Objectives

After the course, the student is able to:

- understand and articulate current, historical and emerging energy production methods.
- analyse and apply knowledge of renewable energy sources and fossil energy sources assessing their feasibility and effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
- comprehend the concept of the energy transition and its implications for energy production, consumption, and the environment.
- synthesize and propose means of implementing energy efficiency.
- evaluate and discuss the impact of legislation and policy on energy management.

Content

Renewable energy production technologies and implementations, processes, economy and potential

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Has a basic understanding of current, historical, and emerging energy production methods. Can analyze renewable and fossil energy sources at a fundamental level, assessing their feasibility in simple scenarios. Understands the concept of the energy transition and its basic implications for energy production, consumption, and the environment. Demonstrates elementary knowledge of energy efficiency implementation. Aware of the impact of legislation and policy on energy management, but lacks depth in evaluation and discussion.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Clearly articulates and understands various energy production methods, including historical and emerging techniques. Analyzes and applies knowledge of renewable and fossil energy sources effectively, assessing their feasibility and effectiveness in more complex real-world scenarios. Comprehends the energy transition concept and its broader implications comprehensively. Proposes practical means of implementing energy efficiency. Capably evaluates and discusses the impact of legislation and policy on energy management, showing good insight.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exhibits in-depth knowledge of current, historical, and emerging energy production methods. Expertly analyzes and applies comprehensive knowledge of both renewable and fossil energy sources, assessing their feasibility and effectiveness in diverse and challenging scenarios. Demonstrates advanced understanding of the energy transition concept and its far-reaching implications. Innovatively synthesizes and proposes effective means of implementing energy efficiency. Thoroughly evaluates and discusses the impact of legislation and policy on energy management, showing exceptional insight and understanding.