Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- account for historical and current energy needs,
- critically discuss future energy scenarios, how they are developed, their limitations and their implications,
- explain challenges with the energy transition in society and discuss how stakeholders can prepare for and adress these challenges,
- discuss the work within society to achieve an energy transition with national plans, policies, laws and strategies, such as carbon-trading mechanisms.
Course Content
The course deals with the ongoing energy transition in society from the current-day dominance of fossil fuel to a sustainable energy future based on non fossil-based energy sources. The perspective is international, with a focus on the energy transition within the EU; however, examples are also given and discussed based on national as well as local challenges and opportunities. Energy production in the form of electricity, fuel and heat as well as energy use in society are covered in the course.
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach to highlight how the energy transition influences different sectors within society from an environmental, economic and social perspective. A large component of the course is based on scientific articles and other publications that are discussed at seminars.
Assessment
- Seminars
- Written assignments, which are assessed individually
- Oral presentation
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U, 3, 4, 5.
Grades are based on an overall assessment of the assignments that are presented both in writing and orally.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Assignments - 2 Credits | U, 3, 4, 5
- Seminars - 3 Credits | U–G
Entry Requirements
- B.A. in engineering (mechanical, electrical, energy, physical sciences, construction engineering, architecture) 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.