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This course is dedicated to the analysis of the different energy systems and their evolution with regard to the global climate issues and the energy transition.
Energy Transition is a key international policy priority for achieving net zero carbon emissions. The Fundamentals of Energy Transition course builds understanding of this complex interdisciplinary topic and builds capacity to incorporate energy transition into your existing program. The course is delivered by a global energy company, Total, giving you insight into an industry perspective and the opportunity to engage with students from a variety of academic backgrounds.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Summer School | Credit Points | 0 credits (0 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is dedicated to the analysis of the different energy systems and their evolution with regard to the world climate issues.
Globally based on external data from organisations such as the International Energy Agency, International Renewable Energy Agency and the IPCC it introduces and explains the complex relationships between climate, energy, impact on carbon emissions and the energy transition.
It gives students a pathway to understand methods, tools & trends to compare different energy systems from an economic, technical, legal and carbon emissions point of view. The course allows student to engage and build knowledge on this complex and important topic.
The course is an introductory reference course on concepts of energy transition from the perspective of climate and energy science and delivered by a major energy company, Total. It is pitched at MSc students who are interested in gaining an introductory understanding of, and to debate, energy transition concepts based on analyses from international institutions and perspectives from industry.
| Description | Value |
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| This course is provided free of charge from Total and therefore equates to an in-kind contribution. The collaboration raises prospects for further collaboration and investment. In future iterations there is the potential for this course to be used as an open CPD offering with associated income. The primary resource ask would be: 20 hours Dr Tavis Potts (Geosciences) to support and co-develop the program with Total. Included within existing CET effort. 12 hours, Gillian Cooper, Administrative support for CET, included in current CET effort. In future iterations HoS will need to agree the workload implications of continuing this course. | 0.0000 |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 44 | Feedback Weeks | 46 | |
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Proposed written exercise of 600 words, which can be submitted through Turnitin within MyAberdeen. It is proposed that the first-level marking will be done by TPA staff, with moderation and sample double-marking by UoA staff. The essay will require students to provide a brief case study on a country of their choice and the pathway options for meeting their UNFCCC / Paris Accord commitments for meeting Net Zero. Short feedback will be provided by Total examiners on Turnitin and a mark provided using the UoA grading scale. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Apply | Understand energy transition based on analyses from major international institutions. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand major methods and tools to compare different energy systems from an economic, technical and environmental point of view. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Analyse | Explore energy transition from different disciplinary perspectives and engage with industry partners. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand major methods and tools to compare different energy systems from an economic, technical and environmental point of view. |
| Factual | Apply | Understand energy transition based on analyses from major international institutions. |
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