Renewable Energy (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

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.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

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

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

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.

Aika ja paikka

The lecture times and locations are in "Lukkarikone" available at: https://lukkarit.tamk.fi/. Please note, this is the official place to find updated schedules. Changes in the schedule are tried to be avoided, but sometimes they are possible.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

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

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Returned assignments
Activity during the lectures and group works
Portfolio

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

The energy course is a lecture series given by several teachers representing different fields. Teaching methods include: lectures, assignments, discussions, pair/group seminars and portfolio.

Oppimateriaalit

All course materials are informed in the course's Tabula page. The study materials include books, articles, and internet sources. The course will be lectured by different teachers who will also distribute their own materials during the lectures.
Below you find a list of recommended readings:
IEA. 2016. World Energy Outlook 2016. Executive summary.
OECD/IEA & FAO. 2017. How2Guide for Bioenergy. Roadmap Development and Implementation. IEA Publications.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Participating the lectures is strongly recommended. In the case of seminars and discussions, participation is mandatory. Active participation in group works is mandatory in order to pass the course.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Case studies from working life and possibly a visiting lecture from a company.

Kansainvälisyys

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

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Motivation to participate in the lectures and assignments is normal. All assignments are returned and done as instructed. Achieved competence is sufficient, but narrow. Knowledge and understanding of the core concepts introduced during the course. Basic theoretical knowledge and understanding in using renewable energy and basic processes.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Motivation to participate in the lectures and assignments is good, some absences are possible. Achieved competence is structured and applied. Fluent knowledge and understanding of the core concepts and phenomena introduced during the course. Sufficient skills and theoretical knowledge of the basic processes and types of renewable energy. Motivation and interest towards the subject expressed clearly. All assignments have been done carefully and as instructed, and they have been returned by the end of the course.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Motivation to participate in the lectures and assignments is good. Active participation in the assignments. Achieved competence is wide, creative and developing. Fluent knowledge and understanding of the core concepts and phenomena introduced during the course. In addition, ability to apply the knowledge in new situations. Sufficient skills and understanding the introduced topics. Fluent theoretical knowledge and understanding of the core concepts and phenomena introduced during the course. All assignments have been done carefully and as instructed, and they have been returned by their deadlines.