Energy Resources (GEO150)
This course is about the various energy resources required for providing the modern society energy needs and climate goals. This course focuses on subsurface aspects of energy resources.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
GEO150
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
K1: The candidate has an understanding of the different units of energy.
K2: The candidate has an understanding of the different types of energy resources (renewable and non-renewable), the potentials of the different energy sources, and their economic and environmental impacts.
K3: The candidate has an understanding of energy systems and optimization of the energy combination for sustainable development.
R4: The candidate is able to understand the economics of energy and sustainability, and energy return on investments.
Skills
F1: The candidate is able to calculate the value of energy resources in relation to volume, production rates, current and future energy needs, environmental management and climate change.
F2: The candidate is able to coordinate information to evaluate financial outcomes from scenarios with different energy combinations.
F3: The candidate has the background to be able to deal with energy resources, energy needs, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change policy.
General competence
G1: The candidate is able to evaluate and communicate the distribution and economic potential of the earth's energy resources (renewable and non-renewable), and their roles in an increasing energy need and requirements for a sustainable development of the environment.
G2: The candidate is able to communicate technical information in an efficient and objective way for different user and interest groups in order to achieve an optimal use of energy resources for society and climate.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folder evaluation | 1/1 | 10 Weeks | Letter grades | All |
The course has a portfolioThe Portfolio contains two reports. The grade of the Portfolio is not given until both the reports have been assessed and the portfolio as a whole graded. It is not a re-sit option in this course. Students who fail or want to improve their grade must re-take the course as a whole the next time it is offered.