SEE5114 - Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development | ||||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
This course aims to develop the ability to examine and appraise the key characteristics, prospects, and challenges associated with contemporary energy choices, their environmental impacts, and comprehend them in relation to global decarbonization efforts and sustainable development goals. It focuses on raising the students’ understanding of the basic principles and approaches to assess the technical, economic, environmental, and societal aspects of energy options. The course is designed with an emphasis on interdisciplinary reflection, systems thinking and sharing of students' own experience. The teaching/learning will be supported by video presentations, seminars, web-based resources, site visit and team-based learning activities. | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 75% | ||||||||||
Examination: 25% | ||||||||||
To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following: 1) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards coursework (combination of in-class exercises, case study, oral presentation, if applicable); 2) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable); and 3) meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics. | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
| SEE5114.pdf | ||||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||||
| School of Energy and Environment | ||||||||||
