Renewable Energy (5 cr)
Code: 5E00BH56-3007
General information
- Enrolment period
- 10.06.2019 - 02.09.2019
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Built Environment and Bioeconomy
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 30 - 35
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Teachers
- Eero Kulmala
- Aki Korpela
- Sakari Lepola
- Noora Markkanen
- Perttu Arminen
- Person in charge
- Noora Markkanen
- Course
- 5E00BH56
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.
Location and time
3.9.2019-18.12.2019
Exam schedules
The exam will be carried out at the end of the course during 12th-18th of December. Exact date will be agreed during the course.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The quality of assignments, exam and participation.
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, assignments and an exam.
Learning materials
Material available in Tabula. In addition recommended reading:
IEA. 2016. World Energy Outlook 2016. Executive summary.
OECD/IEA & FAO. 2017. How2Guide for Bioenergy. Roadmap Development and Implementation. IEA Publications.
Student workload
45h of contact teaching, 90h individual learning
Completion alternatives
No alternative ways to complete the course. Participation to the lectures is an important part of the implementation.
International connections
International study group
Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Some of the assignments not submitted or accepted and / or the achieved competence is insufficient. Participation is not sufficient.
Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
All assignments are accepted. Achieved competence is sufficient, but narrow. Participation to the lectures is weak.
Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
All assignments are accepted or well done. Achieved competence represents fluent understanding on the core concepts, renewable energy technologies and processes. Participation to the lectures is good.
Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
All assignments are well done. Achieved competence represents excellent understanding on the core concepts, renewable energy technologies and processes. Participation to the lectures is very good.