Undergraduate Course: Energy, environment and security: energy policy in Britain, France and the United States since 1945 (ECSH10060)
Course Outline
School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Economic and Social History |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course examines the main developments in energy policy in France, Britain and the United States. Topics covered include: nationalisation; pricing; environmental concerns; depletion; Suez and OPEC oil crises; nuclear crises, Three Mile Island; the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community; privatisation and the 'dash for gas'; the impact of new and alternative technologies on energy policies. A background in first year economics or British economic and environmental history may be helpful to students taking this course. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be familiar with the theory, history and political economy of energy policy. They should be able to understand the main business and economic approaches to energy policy and appreciate the political context and constraints within which energy policy is formulated and implemented. The course concentrates on developing the conceptual skills of students and their practical application to the often messy facts of history. Students develop their presentational skills in giving papers to the seminar and their written ability to analyse data and historical texts is tested in assessed essays. |
Assessment Information
Two assessed assignments (one per semester), the average of which will counts as 25% of the final mark for the course.
One three hour exam which will count as 75% of the final mark for the course. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Martin Chick
Tel: (0131 6)50 3842
Email: Martin.Chick@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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