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| Semester | spring semester 2022 |
| 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 production and use of energy. This is particularly true for the development of future energy strategies as well as current discussions concerning scenarios for production and use of energy. During the course the students will get a deeper understanding of technical, physical and chemical backgrounds behind various kinds of energy as well as its production technologies. The variety of future power plants and the expected complexity of the use of energy 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 - Renewable Energies - Traditional Energy - Energy Storage and Recovery - Smart Grids - Energy and Mobility. |
| 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. |
| Course application | Course enrollment on MOnA should be completed by the beginning of the teaching period (withdrawal possible until Monday of week five). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 22.02.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 01.03.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 08.03.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Tuesday 15.03.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 22.03.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 29.03.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 05.04.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 12.04.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 19.04.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 26.04.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 03.05.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 10.05.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 17.05.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 24.05.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| Tuesday 31.05.2022 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 115 |
| 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 on 31.05.2022, during ususal lecture time and lecture room. Repeat examination: in June, date and room 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 |