Department of Engineering
Dean:Dr. Ármann Gylfason
Email:ru@ru.is
Website:http://www.ru.is/tvd
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MSc in Sustainable Energy Science - Iceland School of Energy
Semesters:4
Years:2
ETCS:120
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Haustönn/Fall 2023
More infoEnergy Study TripElectiveISE-04ECTS 3
More infoEnergy TechnologyCoreSE-802-ET1ECTS 6
More infoEnergy GeologyElectiveSE-803-GE1ECTS 3
More infoEnergy EconomicsCoreSE-805-EC1ECTS 6
More infoSpecial Topics in Energy IElectiveSE-805-STEECTS 1
More infoEnvironmental Impact AssessmentElectiveSE-806-EI1ECTS 6
More infoGeothermal Conceptual ModelingElectiveSE-814-GCMECTS 3
More infoSpecial Topics in Energy IIElectiveSE-817-STEECTS 3
More infoIndependent ProjectElectiveSE-826-IP1ECTS 6
More infoManaging Research and Development - Methods and ModelsElectiveT-814-PRODECTS 8
More infoEnergy in Industrial ProcessesElectiveT-863-EIIPECTS 8
More infoHigh Voltage EngineeringElectiveT-866-HIVOECTS 8
More infoSmart-Grid and Sustainable Power SystemsElectiveT-867-GRIDECTS 8
More infoMSc ThesisCoreT-900-MEISECTS 30
More infoMSc thesis IICoreT-901-MEI2ECTS 30
Vorönn/Spring 2024
More infoEnergy Study TripElectiveISE-04ECTS 3
More infoEnvironmental LawElectiveL-808-UMHRECTS 7,5
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SemesterSpring 2024
Level of courseN/A
Type of courseElective
PrerequisitesNo prerequisites.
Schedule30-38 class hours pr. semester
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Content
The course deals with Icelandic laws concerning the protection of the environment and natural resources, be it of land, sea or air. The main areas are public administration, public access to environmental information, rules regarding climate change, land use plans, environmental impact assessments, and potential liability on account of pollution damage. Special emphasis will be on the link between Icelandic legislation, European legislation and international conventions.
Learning outcome - Objectives
Comprehensive knowledge on concepts and principles of environmental legislation and on how to apply them.
Course assessment
Oral exam 50%, assignments, essays and presentation total 50%
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Teaching and learning activities
Lectures and discussion
Language of instructionIcelandic
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More infoGeothermal Reservoir EngineeringElectiveSE-828-GR2ECTS 5
More infoGeothermal Science IElectiveSE-829-GS1ECTS 5
More infoGeothermal Science IIElectiveSE-829-GS2ECTS 5
More infoGeothermal Drilling and Well DesignElectiveSE-830-DR2ECTS 6
More infoGeothermal Reservoir ModellingElectiveSE-831-GM2ECTS 6
More infoEnergy Financial AssessmentElectiveSE-833-FA2ECTS 6
More infoEconomics of Energy MarketsElectiveSE-834-EM2ECTS 6
More infoHydro Power ManagementElectiveSE-834-HPMECTS 6
More infoProject Management and Strategic PlanningElectiveT-803-VERKECTS 8
More infoCreating a Complete Business Plan for a Technical Idea - Entrepreneurship and the Innovation ProcessElectiveT-814-INNOECTS 8
More infoFinite Element Analysis in EngineeringElectiveT-844-FEMMECTS 8
More infoWind PowerElectiveT-863-WINDECTS 8
More infoPower System OperationElectiveT-867-POSYECTS 8
More infoStability and Control in Electric Power SystemsElectiveT-867-STABECTS 8
More infoMSc ThesisCoreT-900-MEISECTS 30
More infoMSc thesis IICoreT-901-MEI2ECTS 30
Sumar/Summer 2024
More infoEnergy Field SchoolCoreSE-801-ES1ECTS 6