Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- describe how different forms of renewable energy are generated and the targets set for their increased use
- regognize the main concepts connected with decentralized energy production and the related targets
- compare the environmental and cost impacts of different forms of energy and to evaluate their suitability for different uses

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

1. Contact teaching (most likely by Zoom): Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Moodle platform: Set of independent assignments.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecturers collect the study materials in the Moodle platform.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact lessons (most likely by Zoom)
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons

Sisältö

The renewable energy course is to provide knowledge of the most important renewable energy resources and the related technologies
- solar energy
- wind energy
- bioenergy
- thermal energy (heat pumps)

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites required.

Arviointimenetelmät

Exam in the Moodle platform
All assignments should be completed

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments are not completed.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- is able to describe the fundamentals and main characteristics of renewable energy sources and their differences compared to fossil fuels
- is able to explain the technological basis of renewable energy sources
- is able to describe the main components of different renewable energy systems
- is able to suggest the best combination of technological solutions to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases and increase the sustainability of the energy system in specific areas/regions

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- is able to describe the fundamentals and main characteristics of renewable energy sources and their differences compared to fossil fuels
- is able to explain the technological basis of renewable energy sources
- is able to describe the main components of different renewable energy systems
- is able to suggest the best combination of technological solutions to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases and increase the sustainability of the energy system in specific areas/regions
- is able to assess the renewable energy solutions by basic mathematical calculations
- is able to participate in professional discussion about the topic

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student
- is able to describe the fundamentals and main characteristics of renewable energy sources and their differences compared to fossil fuels
- is able to explain the technological basis of renewable energy sources
- is able to describe the main components of different renewable energy systems
- is able to compare different renewable energy technologies and choose the most appropriate based on local conditions
- is able to suggest the best combination of technological solutions to minimize the emission of greenhouse gases and increase the sustainability of the energy system in specific areas/regions
- is able to assess the renewable energy solutions by basic mathematical calculations
- is able to discuss how to utilize local energy resources (renewable and non-renewable) to achieve the sustainable energy system for local conditions