Course GEG2ZR

Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems

4.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 36, 2025

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

· Explain the concept sustainable development.
· Correctly use basic concepts as energy, power and efficiency.
· Perform simple energy calculations and exemplify how energy use in society can be more efficient.
· Explain the energy usage in society and the principal construction of the most common systems for generation, distribution and use of electricity and heat.
· Explain the connection between environmental problems and the energy usage in society, the connected ethical problems and strategies for remedies.
· Discuss the relation between the energy system and sustainable development.

Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 45, 2025
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Borlänge
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements
    You also need: Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 2, Chemistry 1.
    Or: Mathematics Further level 1c, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3M4M
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
11,250 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
11,250 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course room in Canvas

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Course Coordinator
Hans Ersson

Starts week 36, 2026

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

· Explain the concept sustainable development.
· Correctly use basic concepts as energy, power and efficiency.
· Perform simple energy calculations and exemplify how energy use in society can be more efficient.
· Explain the energy usage in society and the principal construction of the most common systems for generation, distribution and use of electricity and heat.
· Explain the connection between environmental problems and the energy usage in society, the connected ethical problems and strategies for remedies.
· Discuss the relation between the energy system and sustainable development.

Starts and ends:
week 36, 2026 - week 45, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements
    You also need: Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 2, Chemistry 1.
    Or: Mathematics Further level 1c, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3QGS
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
11,250 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
11,250 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Hans Ersson