Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
30.0 ECTS creditsThe course deals with methods for systems analysis applied to energy and environmental systems.
One area treated is environmental systems analysis with a focus on life cycle analysis and assessment of the impact of energy consumption on the environment, including investment analysis with life cycle cost calculation and environmental economy and control instruments.
Another area treated is model building and simulation, including production of systems descriptions (modelling) of energy and environmental technology systems with a focus on describing energy and mass balances and flows of energy and mass. Systems descriptions in block diagrams are transformed into mathematical models and implemented in computer-based calculation tools (simulation programs)
A third area treated is applied systems analysis of a complex problem, including analysis of energy consumption, environmental impact and economy. The aim is to develop command of a system analytical approach as a tool in problem solving.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, supervision and project work.
One area treated is environmental systems analysis with a focus on life cycle analysis and assessment of the impact of energy consumption on the environment, including investment analysis with life cycle cost calculation and environmental economy and control instruments.
Another area treated is model building and simulation, including production of systems descriptions (modelling) of energy and environmental technology systems with a focus on describing energy and mass balances and flows of energy and mass. Systems descriptions in block diagrams are transformed into mathematical models and implemented in computer-based calculation tools (simulation programs)
A third area treated is applied systems analysis of a complex problem, including analysis of energy consumption, environmental impact and economy. The aim is to develop command of a system analytical approach as a tool in problem solving.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, supervision and project work.
Progressive specialisation:
G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
Master of Science programme in Environmental and Energy Engineering:
Completed courses in EMG121 Sustainable Development for Enginers 7.5 ECTS cr, MAGA51 Foundation Course in Mathematics 7.5 ECTS cr, MAGA52 Analysis and Geometry 7.5 ECTS cr, EMGB15 Environmental Technology II 7.5 ECTS cr, EMGB16 Energy Systems 7.5 ECTS cr, EMGB17 Heat and Mass Transfer 7.5 ECTS cr, EMGB12 Building Services Engineering 15 ECTS cr.
Bachelor of Science programme in Environmental and Energy Engineering:
Completed courses in EMG121 Sustainable Development for Enginers 7.5 ECTS cr, MAGA44 Mathematics for Engineers I 7.5 ECTS cr, MAGA46 Mathematics for Engineers II 7.5 ECTS cr, EMGA14 Environmental Chemistry 7.5 ECTS cr, EMG211 Energy for Sustainable Development 30 ECTS cr, EMGB12 Building Services Engineering 15 ECTS cr.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Engineering (studied during year 3)
- Bachelor of Science in Enviromental and Energy Engineering (studied during year 3)