Energy Model Transition (2500238) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
The energy metabolism and energy intensity of the economic model are questioned. Scenarios and alternatives for the transition from the hydrocarbon-based economic model to a more sustainable model are proposed. The international context of policies against climate change is presented. At a more regional level, energy policies and management and planning instruments are reviewed. Finally, at a local level, local savings, self-sufficiency and renewable energy policies are observed in sectors such as the smart city, electric mobility (buses, cars, bicycles, scooters) and building. 1. Know the strategies and processes that are being carried out to implement the global energy transition towards the use of renewable energies. Transition of the Energy Model. The transition of the energy model to solve the problem of global warming is considered the most important challenge facing humanity in the 21st century. This subject addresses the various international processes and approaches to implement such change.
Competencies
Especific
Apply the methodologies of studies and evaluations of environmental impact and, in general, of environmental technologies, sustainability and waste treatment and of the management of international standards of environmental quality. Life cycle analysis, carbon footprint and water footprint and assess natural hazards (river, coastal floods, droughts, fires, soil erosion and landslides).
Identify renewable energy generation techniques and energy transition concept.
Generic
Identify, formulate and solve problems related to environmental engineering.
Apply the functions of consulting, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation of any action in the territory in the field of environmental engineering.
To use in any action in the territory proven methods and accredited technologies, in order to achieve the greatest efficiency respect for the environment and the protection of the safety and health of workers and users.
Apply the necessary legislation during the professional practice of environmental engineering.
Apply business management techniques and labor legislation.
Total hours of student work
| Hours | Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised Learning | Large group | 45h | 75.00 % | |
| Laboratory classes | 15h | 25.00 % | ||
| Self Study | 90h | |||
Teaching Methodology
2.3 hours are devoted to theoretical classes in large groups, in which the teachers explain the basic concepts and materials of the subject, present examples and carry out exercises. An equivalent number of hours is spent solving problems and analyzing professional publications, with greater interaction with the student body. Practical exercises are carried out in order to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. Support material is used in the form of a detailed teaching plan through the ATENEA virtual campus: contents, schedule of assessment and directed learning activities and bibliography. Although the majority of sessions will be held in the language indicated in the guide, sessions supported by other guest experts from time to time may be held in another language.
Grading Rules
The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.
Arithmetic mean of the results of 3 partial exams (50% of the final grade), participation in class and proactivity in discussions (20%) and end-of-course project (30%). Students who have failed the ordinary evaluation and who have regularly taken the evaluation tests of the failed subject will have the option of taking a re-evaluation test in the period set in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed or students who have not been submitted or who have not handed in all the exercises/problems (Pr) and the papers and reports (Tr) may not take the reassessment test of a subject. The reassessment (RE) will consist of a single exam that covers all the content of the course. The maximum grade for the reassessment will be five (5.0) and the final grade for the course will be the maximum grade between the continuous assessment and the reassessment exam, that is, MAX(EO/RE). The non-attendance of a student summoned to the re-evaluation test, held in the set period, may not lead to another test at a later date. Extraordinary evaluations will be carried out for those students who, due to accredited force majeure, have not been able to take any of the continuous evaluation tests. These tests must be authorized by the corresponding head of studies, at the request of the professor responsible for the subject, and will be carried out within the corresponding school period.
Test Rules
If any of the laboratory or continuous assessment activities are not carried out in the scheduled period, it will be considered a zero score. The tests will be carried out individually, with multiple choice questions that can be theoretical or problem type questions. The exams can include short questions to be developed by the students and exercises to be solved.
Office Hours
Online Wednesdays 12:00 – 13:00 https://meet.google.com/uge-gdgg-jdw. By appointment
Bibliography
Basic
- Armstrong, J. The Future of energy: the 2023 guide to the energy transition. Energy Technology Publishing, 2023. ISBN 9781838388676.
- Valero, Alicia; Valero, Antonio; Calvo, Guiomar. The Material Limits of Energy Transition: Thanatia. Springer International Publishing, 2021. ISBN 9783030785321.