Energy Field School

Course	SE-801-ES1
Semester	1
ETCS	6
Core	Yes

Year	1. year
Semester	Summer 2024
Level of course	1. First cycle, introductory
Type of course	Core
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	No schedule found.
Lecturer	Juliet Ann Newson
Content
3-week introductory course to the Iceland School of Energy MSc programs. Introduction to: •Energy trends •Geothermal energy •Sustainability •Circular Economy •Hydropower •Wind power •Power systems •Energy economics
Learning outcome - Objectives
• Understanding of the primary sources of environmental impact due to the energy industry, and how that impact is assessed and mitigated. • Principles of how the interplay of technical, environmental and socioeconomic constraints shapes the development and requirements of the energy sector. • General characteristics of renewable energy systems and methods of analyzing them. •Apply scientific methods to complex projects, i.e. have the ability to assess energy projects, identify the key factors in a given situation, and develop an approach to solution.
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Reading material
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Teaching and learning activities
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Language of instruction	English