Renewable Energy (5 cr)

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.

Exam schedules

The exam of the course will be carried out in the end of the course. The exact day will be clear during the end section of the course.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation of the exam, 0 to 5
Returned exercises
Activeness in lessons and group works
End of the course –exam

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises and pair/group seminars
End of the course –exam

Learning materials

Course material is informed in Tabula. Partly it will be literature or internet based material, partly teacher’s own material and partly material made by student’s work groups during the course.

Student workload

Contact lessons in this course some 40+hours. Additional seminar work with own group 15-20 hours and one excursion, which takes app. one working day.

Completion alternatives

Participating the lessons is useful in any case and it is absolutely necessary, when making and presenting the pair and/or group seminars. Active participation in group work is obligatory in this course.

International connections

This course is very good possibility to build up international connections with other participants from different countries and from multicultural backgrounds.

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

Student’s motivation to participate to the lectures is normal, some absences are possible. The minimum requirement is to fully participate to the seminar work of the own group. Student passes the written or otherwise arranged exam.

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

Student’s motivation to participate to the lectures is good, some absences are possible. Student participates actively to the seminar work of the own group. Student passes the written or otherwise arranged exam with good marks.

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

Student’s motivation to participate to the lectures is good, some absences are possible. Student participates actively to the seminar work of the own group. Student passes the written or otherwise arranged exam with excellent marks.