Syllabus

Energy and Urban Planning

Code
ABY2BL
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Construction (BYA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1AXX
Approved
Approved, 22 May 2025.
This syllabus is valid from 22 July 2025.
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Learning Outcomes

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

  • collect, compile and analyse information from multiple sources to describe the energy consumption of urban environments
  • account for climate change, and its relevance for urban planning and evaluate strategies to integrate climate considerations into sustainable urban development
  • explain the basics of different urban infrastructure systems and analyse their climate and energy impact
  • analyse and critically evaluate existing or planned neighborhoods from the perspective of climate impact and energy use
  • design and justify proposals and recommendations for how neighborhoods could be developed or redeveloped to become more sustainable.

Course Content

The course addresses the integration of climate and energy considerations in the planning of urban environments. The course also addresses the built environment’s impact on infrastructure systems and its energy use, as well as its effect on climate change. An existing or planned neighborhood is studied to make recommendations and alternative proposals responding to current energy and climate challenges.

Assessment

  • Active participation seminar
  • Individual witten assignment
  • Project presentation and report

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

The final grade is determined by an overall evaluation of student work and activities.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Seminars - 1 Credit | U–G
  • Individual Written Assignment - 2 Credits | U–VG
  • Project presentation and report - 4.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree from building-, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits and English 6

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.