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29000-01 - Lecture: Introduction to Energy Economics 1 (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Hannes Weigt (hannes.weigt@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The lecture "Introduction to Energy Economics" provides a comprehensive overview on a multitude of topics in the fields of energy, resource, and environmental economics. The lecture will cover two main objectives: Firstly, the current market developments are presented and analyzed, and secondly, relevant economic concepts and theories will be presented using energy markets as an example. The lecture is split in two blocks. During the fall term the global energy situation and the resource markets oil, natural gas, and coal will be discussed. During the spring term electricity markets, environmental issues and renewable energies, energy demand, and competition policy will be discussed. Both lectures can be visited independently. However, the lecture is designed as a joint unit starting in the fall term. |
| Learning objectives | The aim of the lecture is to provide an overview on current developments in global energy markets and link economic theory with the applied problems of energy economics. |
| Bibliography | The lecture is based on current reports and papers. All relevant literature will be provided as download. |
| Weblink | Weblink |
| Admission requirements | The lecture is part of the ‘Modul Economics II’ of the Bachelor in Business oder Economics as well as the 'Minor in Environment and Energy'. Knowledge of environmental and resource economics as well as basic microeconomic theory and industrial organization is helpful. |
| Course application | Registration: Please enroll in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch); Eucor-Students and mobility students of other Swiss Universities or the FHNW first have to register at the University of Basel BEFORE the start of the course and receive their login data by post (e-mail address of the University of Basel). Processing time up to a week! Detailed information can be found here: https://www.unibas.ch/de/Studium/Mobilitaet.html After successful registration you can enroll for the course in the Online Services (services.unibas.ch). Applies to everyone: Enrolment = Registration for the course and the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 17.09.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 24.09.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 01.10.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 08.10.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 15.10.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 22.10.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 29.10.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 05.11.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 12.11.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 19.11.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 26.11.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 03.12.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Tuesday 10.12.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Hörsaal -101 |
| Modules |
Electives Bachelor Business and Economics: Recommendations (Bachelor's degree subject: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) Modul: Aufbau Economics (Bachelor's Studies: Business and Economics) Modul: Wahlbereich in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Bachelor's degree subject: Business and Economics) Module: Economics II (Bachelor's Studies: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Written exam: 23.01.25; 14:45-16:15. DSBG Sporthalle: A-Z. For this exam, you will receive additional information and your admission times by email three to four days before the exam date. You should be on site at least 20 minutes before the start of the exam. You can find the addresses of the examination rooms here: https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/studies/examinations/lecture-and-examination-rooms/ Depending on the number of students, the start of the exam may be moved forward or backward for 30 minutes. Exam rooms and start times will be published until 09 December 24. You can still withdraw from the examination by submitting a completed, signed form to our office from 15.10.24 until 25.10.24 / 12:00 o’clock. The deregistration form and the mail address can be found on the homepage of the Dean of Studies Office: https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/studies/examinations/de-/registration-of-examinations/ Prior to 14.10.24, please deregister only in the Online Services. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |