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Syllabus

TN0367 Introduction to energy systems, 10.0 Credits

Introduktion till energisystem

Subjects

Technology Engineering

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Written exam	3.5	0001
Study visits	1.5	0002
Computer introduction at Uppsala University	1.0	0003
Seminars and essay	4.0	0004

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

According to the qualifications for the admission in the Master's Programme in Energy Systems Engineering or equivalent.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give wide-ranging knowledge the Swedish energy system. The course shall also introduce the student to university studies, as well as engineering working methods and the future profession as civil engineer.

After completed course the student should be able to

• explain the functions and principles of different techniques for the extraction, transformation and use of energy as well as energy needs for different purposes
• perform simple calculations, assess plausibility and estimate orders of magnitude for energy technologies and energy systems
• reason about the relationship between the energy system and sustainability challenges of the society from a systems perspective
• independently and in cooperation with others identify, formulate and divide research questions and based on this search information to be able to analyse today´s and future´s energy systems, and to present the results in writing and orally
• describe some current problems, methods and ethical considerations of relevance for civil engineers in energy systems
• handle computers, computer systems and library databases which are used under the education as well as explaining the rules for computer use both at Uppsala University and SLU.

Content

Subject content

• The energy system in Sweden and globally. Basic physical and technical energy concepts, the concept of energy systems, different energy sources and types of energy (hydropower, nuclear power, wind power, solar energy, bioenergy, fossil fuels, energy distribution). Swedish industry and energy use in the society. Orders of magnitude in the energy system.
• Technical, scientific, economic, social and political factors that affect the energy system and its development. Energy system challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.
• Computer introduction.
• Introduction to library and information retrieval, and scholarly writing.
• Orientation on engineering working methods and the profession as civil engineer. Introduction to Ethics for Engineers.
• Equal opportunities regarding all discrimination grounds.
• Formulating a problem and analysing a selected part of today's or the future energy system, as well as presenting the results in writing and orally.

Learning acitivities

The course uses different teaching methods to promote students'learning and discussions through lectures, group assignments, study visits, seminars, exercises, literature studies, reporting, computer labs.

The course focuses on the following general competencies:

• Written communication: searching and interpreting literature and scientific writing

The following activities are compulsory: study visits, seminars and computer introduction.

Collaboration with the surrounding society takes place through study visits and workshops with professionals.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved oral and written presentations of essay, approved written group works and exercises, participation in compulsory activities, and approved written examination.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Energy and Technology