Energy Security in Local and Global Energy Systems
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV334
- Code
- 1GV334
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Technology A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2 May 2017
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits including courses in computational science, programming, statistics and electrical engineering and at least one of the courses Thermodynamics, Thermal Energy Technology and Energy Systems Physics, or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
After passing the course the student should be able to:
- critically analyse and apply the concept of energy security using different definitions, actors and dimensions
- explain access, geographic distribution and use of fossil and renewable energy resources
- analyse infrastructure for the conversion of energy resources into energy services with regard to vulnerability, availability, constraints and economic, political and technical risks
- manage and evaluate analytical tools and indicators related to energy security
- practically apply mathematical models and forecast tools to make own projections of historical trends and development patterns into the future
- define and apply the concept of energy security in written analysis
Content
History of energy security and corresponding definitions and dimensions. Features of quantitative and qualitative indicators for energy security. Different methods for detecting, verifying and extracting different energy resources as well as geological, environmental and political constraints in exploitation. Building and characteristics of energy systems, such as Europe's natural gas system or Sweden's power grid. Application of scenarios, time series methods and other forecasting tools to make own projections and critically review other projections. Infrastructure and security and risks associated with different energy resources. Society preparedness and responsibility in crisis situations. Political conflicts and risks related to energy resources. Economic import and export conditions. National policies and strategies for energy security.
Instruction
Lectures, guest lectures, compulsory seminars and report with opposition, as well as an independent written report. . Assignments of which at least one is done in MATLAB or another script language, and an independent assignment.
Assessment
Written assignments (2 credits), individual report writing with seminar, oral and written presentation with opposition (3 credits).
Other directives
This course cannot be included in the same degree as 1FA334 Energy Security in Local and Global Energy Systems, 5 credits.