TN0367, Introduction to energy systems, 10.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-NJ, 2025-04-23
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

First cycle (G1N)

Main field of study

Technology

Subject

Technology

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

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

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Energy and Technology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Master Programme in Energy Systems Engineering

Module set

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

The Course Replaces

TN0353