CONTEMPORARY ENERGY PROBLEMS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
| Title | ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΑ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΑ ΠΡΟΒΛΗΜΑΤΑ ΚΑΙ ΒΙΩΣΙΜΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ / CONTEMPORARY ENERGY PROBLEMS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
| Code | Ε 99 |
| Faculty | Education |
| School | Primary Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Ioannis Markopoulos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Inactive |
| Course ID | 80003080 |
| Academic Year | 2013 – 2014 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 80022824
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/80022824
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The aim of this course is to present, to the students, the applied, today, global energy policy - which is mainly orientated towards mineral fuels - and to enhance their sensibility regarding environmental issues and the need for sustainable development. Within this context, the course is also especially focused on the enhancement of students' sensibility concerning energy saving technics and the change of our techno-economical model of development. Moreover, the aim of the course is to enrrich their knowledge with the basic principles and applications of renewable energy technologies.
After the course's completion the students will be able:
- to understand the basic characteristics of todays global energy policy.
- to become aware of todays global energy problem.
- to understand the basic characteristics of sustainable development.
- to have a first look on the basic principles of the new energy technologies.
- to show sensitivity towards the ecological problems.
- to combine theory and practice, using energy saving practices and protection of the eco-system.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course examines the today's global energy situation - which is still based on mineral fuels (mainly coal, oil and natural gas) -, and the environmental and socio-economic issues, connected with it (air, water and soil pollution, global warming etc.), and advocates the need for a sustainable development. A sustainable model of development is suggested based on elements of: a)Energy saving techniques (transportation, industry, household use), b)Pollution control engineering, and c)New energy technologies (renewable energy technologies):Solar energy collectors, Photovoltaic solar energy,Hydroelectric energy, Wind energy, Geothermal energy, Biomass energy,Fuel Cells, Tidal and Wave energy, Ocean thermal energy. The course, which takes place with the use of slides (transp. membranes), is completed with a critical discussion of the principles and applications of these new energy technologies.
Keywords
Mineral fuels, Energy policy, Sustainable development, Energy saving programmes, New energy technologies
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 39 | 1.3 |
Student Assessment
Description
The assessment is based on a final written examination.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1)Γ. Παπαϊωάννου - H.Herr - M. Harterich, "Ηπιες Μορφές Ενέργειας", Μετάφραση Παναγιώτα Ψαλλίδα, Επιμέλεια Γεώργιος Ι. Παρίκος, 2η έκδοση, Εκδ.Ίων, Περιστέρι 2009.
Last Update
20-09-2013
