Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student has basic knowledge on different renewable energy production methods and sources of renewable energy. Different energy production methods and types of renewable energy are introduced to that extent that student is able to evaluate and assess their feasibility in dfferent situations.

Content (course unit)

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

Prerequisites (course unit)

The course is not recommended for first or second year students. Before taking this course, you should have completed all of your basic studies, especially the basic studies in mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, it is recommended that you have completed a basic course in environmental technology, for example 5E00BF93 Basic in Environmental Technology and Management or similar.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student can define the core principles of renewable energy. Student knows the renewable energy production processes and sources.

Student knows the basic use of technical tools in renewable energy production. Student can succesfully assess different renewable energy sources and technologies under supervision as a part of a group. Student can identify and assesses risks related to different themes under renewable enery production.

Student recognizes the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student takes responsibility of these issues in his/her own work as a part of the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student can explain and apply the core principles of renewable energy in practical assignments.

Student can select the most appropriate technical tools and apply them in assessing renewable energy technologies and sources. Student can identify and assess risks related to different themes in renewable energy production and suggest for actions to tackle to the risks.

Student can assess the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student commits to the assignments and his/her role in the implementation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student understands and analyses the core principles of renewable energy. Student can assess the applicability different types of renewable energy sources and production methods in a professional manner.

Student can apply and compare technical tools in renewable energy production and critically evaluate these applications. Student can evaluate different renewable energy technologies. Student can tackle issues and problems in renewable energy production and suggest for improvements in a constructive manner.

Student understands the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student commits to the project work and is able to support or lead the group in project activities.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student has basic knowledge on different renewable energy production methods and sources of renewable energy. Different energy production methods and types of renewable energy are introduced to that extent that student is able to evaluate and assess their feasibility in dfferent situations.

Content (course unit)

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

Prerequisites (course unit)

The course is not recommended for first or second year students. Before taking this course, you should have completed all of your basic studies, especially the basic studies in mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, it is recommended that you have completed a basic course in environmental technology, for example 5E00BF93 Basic in Environmental Technology and Management or similar.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student can define the core principles of renewable energy. Student knows the renewable energy production processes and sources.

Student knows the basic use of technical tools in renewable energy production. Student can succesfully assess different renewable energy sources and technologies under supervision as a part of a group. Student can identify and assesses risks related to different themes under renewable enery production.

Student recognizes the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student takes responsibility of these issues in his/her own work as a part of the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student can explain and apply the core principles of renewable energy in practical assignments.

Student can select the most appropriate technical tools and apply them in assessing renewable energy technologies and sources. Student can identify and assess risks related to different themes in renewable energy production and suggest for actions to tackle to the risks.

Student can assess the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student commits to the assignments and his/her role in the implementation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student understands and analyses the core principles of renewable energy. Student can assess the applicability different types of renewable energy sources and production methods in a professional manner.

Student can apply and compare technical tools in renewable energy production and critically evaluate these applications. Student can evaluate different renewable energy technologies. Student can tackle issues and problems in renewable energy production and suggest for improvements in a constructive manner.

Student understands the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student commits to the project work and is able to support or lead the group in project activities.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student has basic knowledge on different renewable energy production methods and sources of renewable energy. Different energy production methods and types of renewable energy are introduced to that extent that student is able to evaluate and assess their feasibility in dfferent situations.

Content (course unit)

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

Prerequisites (course unit)

The course is not recommended for first or second year students. Before taking this course, you should have completed all of your basic studies, especially the basic studies in mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, it is recommended that you have completed a basic course in environmental technology, for example 5E00BF93 Basic in Environmental Technology and Management or similar.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student can define the core principles of renewable energy. Student knows the renewable energy production processes and sources.

Student knows the basic use of technical tools in renewable energy production. Student can succesfully assess different renewable energy sources and technologies under supervision as a part of a group. Student can identify and assesses risks related to different themes under renewable enery production.

Student recognizes the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student takes responsibility of these issues in his/her own work as a part of the group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student can explain and apply the core principles of renewable energy in practical assignments.

Student can select the most appropriate technical tools and apply them in assessing renewable energy technologies and sources. Student can identify and assess risks related to different themes in renewable energy production and suggest for actions to tackle to the risks.

Student can assess the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student commits to the assignments and his/her role in the implementation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student understands and analyses the core principles of renewable energy. Student can assess the applicability different types of renewable energy sources and production methods in a professional manner.

Student can apply and compare technical tools in renewable energy production and critically evaluate these applications. Student can evaluate different renewable energy technologies. Student can tackle issues and problems in renewable energy production and suggest for improvements in a constructive manner.

Student understands the role and significance of renewable energy in the working life. Student commits to the project work and is able to support or lead the group in project activities.

Location and time

9.9.2022 - 16.12.2022

Exam schedules

There will several small exams during the course, covering different topics. Dates will be given during the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on exams and assignments. Active participation is warmly recommended and can affect the grade positively.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course consists of lectures by different professionals who present different renewable energy technologies. The course includes contact teaching, distance teaching, assignments and mini exams.

Learning materials

Materials available in Moodle.

Student workload

42h of contact teaching. 93h of individual study.

Content scheduling

Order and timings are presented in the introduction lecture and informed in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways to complete the course. Participation to lectures is warmly recommended.

International connections

International study group

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Some of the assignments or exams not submitted or accepted and / or the achieved competence is insufficient.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

All assignments are accepted and minimum points for mini exams received. Achieved competence is sufficient, but demonstrate narrow understanding.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

All assignments are accepted or well done. Achieved competence (based on assignments, class discussions and exam results) represents fluent understanding on the core concepts, renewable energy technologies and processes.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

All assignments are well done. Achieved competence (based on assignments, class discussions and exam results) represents excellent understanding on the core concepts, renewable energy technologies and processes.