Course
Energy Resources (GEO150)
This course is about the various energy resources required to maintain and advance modern society. Several of these resources are stored below the earth's surface in their formations as a result of geological processes, or as a result of the earth's climatic systems. The geological parts of the course explore the origin and generation of energy resources. The course develops a basic understanding of how to calculate reserves both present and recoverable, as well as control over their expected life cycle as non-renewable sources, and limitations in relation to renewable energy sources. The aim is to equip students with basic knowledge and concepts that enable them to contribute to industrial and research activities in this subject area, and also participate in public discussions and the political debate on the topic.
Course description for study year 2021-2022. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
GEO150
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Learning outcome
Knowledge
K1: The candidate must have an understanding of the different units of energy. K2: The candidate must have 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 must have an understanding of energy systems and optimization of the energy combination for sustainable development.
R4: The candidate must be able to understand the economics of energy and sustainability, and energy return on investments.
Skills
F1: Kandidaten skal kunne beregne verdien av energiressurser i forhold til volum, produksjonsrater, nåværende- og fremtidig energibehov, miljøforvaltning og klimaendringer. F2: Kandidaten skal kunne samordne informasjon for å evaluere økonomiske utfall fra scenarioer med ulike energikombinasjoner.
F3:Kandidaten skal ha en bakgrunn for å kunne behandle energiressurser, energibehov, klimagassutslipp og klimaendringspolitikk.
Generell kompetanse
G1: Kandidaten skal kunne evaluere og kommunisere fordeling og økonomisk potensiale for jordens energiressurser (fornybare og ikke-fornybare), og deres roller i et økende energibehov og krav om en bærekraftig utvikling av miljøet.
G2: The candidate must be 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
Earth, Energy and Climate (GEO100)
Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100)
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folder evaluation | 3/5 | Letter grades | All | — | — | — | |
| Written exam | 2/5 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted | — | — | — |
The course has a continuous assessment consisting of one portfolio and one final exam.
Both the Portfolio and exam must be passed in order to pass the course.
The Portfolio contains reports. The grade of the Portfolio is not given until all the reports have been assessed and the folder as a Whole graded. For the Portfolio, there are no resit possibilities.