Postgraduate Course: Energy & Climate (online) (PGGE11216)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The course covers the topics of energy supply and demand, energy policy and social and cultural perceptions of energy using the same delivery approach and format to that already used for the successful online course 'Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation' as part of the Global Challenges MSc. |
| Course description |
This course examines various energy related issues from a scientific, economic, social and political point of view. This course will investigate the benefits and downfalls of various energy sources including traditional fossil fuels, unconventional fossil sources, renewable energy, biomass, biofuel and nuclear energy. It will also cover the topics of energy security, social perceptions, energy policy and energy as a geopolitical tool.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand to a high level the technical and economic benefits and challenges of the main energy sources
- Understand social, political and security challenges of various energy sources
- Have an in-depth knowledge of key international energy policies and a basic understanding of key regional energy policies
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The course deepens and develops the analytical skills and skills of synthesis and critical writing. |
| Keywords | Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels, Biofuel, Energy Security, NYMBY |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr David Reay
Tel: (0131 6)50 7722
Email: David.Reay@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Alice Heatley
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: alice.heatley@ed.ac.uk |
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