Programme: Elective subjects
Subject Role: Elective
Recommended semester: 0
Programme: Regional and Environmental Economic Studies MSc (in English) from 2019/20/Term 1
Subject Role: Elective
Recommended semester: 0
Objectives
This course is recommended to all students interested in the interrelations of modern-day energy use, what it means from an environmental point of view. The aim of this course is to familiarise students with the current trends in the energy market, and practices in an international context. The course will start with a general overview of current trends across the globe that define energy use, efficiency, sustainability and possible future scenarios. The course will then focus on policy and challenges posed in this im-portant area, detailing different approaches and sectors especially on transport in order to give a comprehensive understanding on the subject.
Academic results
Knowledge
- the most imporant trends in energy sector;
- present and future energy challenges;
- EU energy and climate policy;
- context of energy systems and markets;
- different energy strategies of countries.
Skills
- plan and organize independent learning,
- comprehend and use the professional literature of energy,
- to understand and participate in on-going debates related to energy and climate change.
Attitude
- collaborate with their instructors and fellow students during the learning process,
- are open to participate in common thinking on different topics and problems,
- gain knowledge and information,
- are able to work in a team,
- use the opportunities offered by IT tools.
Independence and responsibility
- are open to accept reliable critical remarks,
- are able to work on a project as a team,
- can conduct research related to the group assingment,
- are able to present their group research results,
- shall prepare to the exam individually.
Teaching methodology
Lectures and group work.
Materials supporting learning
- A félév során folyamatosan feltöltött előadások diasorai.
- Slideshows of the lectures which will be uploaded continously during the semester.
General Rules
Assessment of the learning outcomes described under 2.2. is based equally on one written end-term test and the final presentation (group work).
Performance assessment methods
Assessment of the learning outcomes described under 2.2. is based equally on one written end-term test and the final presentation (group work).
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- group work + presentation : obtainable: 50%
- exam: obtainable: 50%
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 90-100 |
| Very good | 80–90 |
| Good | 70–80 |
| Satisfactory | 60–70 |
| Pass | 40–60 |
| Fail | 40 |
Retake and late completion
15th week
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| Participation in contact lessons | 14×2=28 |
| Home works | 18 |
| Preparing for the exam | 14 |
| total | 60 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Topics covered during the term
Subject includes the topics detailed in the course syllabus to ensure learning outcomes listed under 2.2. can be achie-ved. Timing of the topics may be affected by calendar or other circumstances in each semester.
| Lecture topics | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction |
| 2. | Fossil fuels and nuclear energy |
| 3. | Renewable energy resources |
| 4. | Energy and climate, Energy policy |
| 5. | Energy of transportation |
| 6. | Energy poverty |
| 7. | Energy efficiency |
| 8. | Business model of energy sector |
| 9. | Business model of energy sector |
| 10. | Group work |
| 11. | Presentation I. |
| 12. | Presentation II. |
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Tamás Szőke | PhD student | szoke.tamas@gtk.bme.hu |