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.

Location and time

30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Exam schedules

There will be four mini exams during the course. Dates will be given during the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on four mini 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. In addition recommended reading:
IEA. 2020. World Energy Outlook 2020. Executive summary.
IEA. 2021. Global Energy Review 2021. Part of Global Energy Review.

Student workload

33h hours of contact teaching, 102h of individual learning

Content scheduling

Consists of 5 different themes. 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 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.