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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Wolfgang Hoffelner (wolfgang.hoffelner@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The current discussions about the future of our planet are closely related to ptoduction and use of energy. The development development of future energy strategies require knowledge about the basis of the different energy systems. Current discussions concerning scenarii for production and use of energy as well as the development of future energy strategies require knowledge about the basis of the different energy systems. During the lecture the students will get a deeper understanding of technical, physical and chemical backgrounds behind various kinds of energy as well its production technologies. The variety of future machines, plants and options for communication require also knowledge about energy storage and energy distribution. Recovery of energy, which is based on the conversion of energy, is a basic element in energy saving and needs understanding of physical-chemical processes. The lecture shall enable students to objective and critical discussions concerning the complex concepts of future energy matters. In addition to the local Swiss requirements also the global dimension of energy will be considered. Possible discussion points are: - Basis of Energy Systems - Traditional Energy Production - Renewable Energies - Energy Storage and Recovery - Smart Grids - Mobility, etc. |
| Learning objectives | Students - know the technical/scientific background behind the various methods and plants for energy production; - know the technical/scientific background of future energy systems (production, distribution, storage, recovery); - are able to judge about advantages and limitations of future energy concepts; - are able to judge about future national and international energy concepts and scenarii. |
| Bibliography | Literature will be given throughout the semester. |
| Comments | MSD 2017 Mandatory for students with focus area in social sciences and in economics. Unless you have a background in natural sciences and have already attended a similar course; you would have to substitute it by agreement with Prof. Dr. Patraicia Holm (learning agreement). For students with focus area in natural sciences the lecture is optional (and can be attended if you have not attended a similar course already) credit points are to be transferred to the "Focal Areas in Sustainability Research" module (learning agreement). This lecture is offered by MSD. Dr. Wolfgang Hoffelner holds a teaching assignment. |
| Admission requirements | Only for students of the MSD (incl. preparation semester). Students of IJDSD acccording to agreement with Prof. P. Burger. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 14.15-15.45 | Chemie, Organische, Grosser Hörsaal OC |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 03.03.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 10.03.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 17.03.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 24.03.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 31.03.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 07.04.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 14.04.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 21.04.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 28.04.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | Chemie, Organische, Grosser Hörsaal OC |
| Wednesday 05.05.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | Chemie, Organische, Grosser Hörsaal OC |
| Wednesday 12.05.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | Chemie, Organische, Grosser Hörsaal OC |
| Wednesday 19.05.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | Chemie, Organische, Grosser Hörsaal OC |
| Wednesday 26.05.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | Chemie, Organische, Grosser Hörsaal OC |
| Wednesday 02.06.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 09.06.2021 | 14.15-15.45 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Module: Complementary Knowledge in Natural Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance. Required readings and active participation incl. oral presentation. Written examination online: 09.06.21, during the usual teaching time slot. Repeat examination in June, details tba. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |