AAE-E1000 - Introduction to Advanced Energy Solutions, Lecture, 4.9.2024-28.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Students will understand the principles of energy systems, the basics of their key components and of the interactions between them
• Students will have an overview of how the energy system can affect, and be affected, by other systems
• Students understand the basics of how energy systems transition, technologies diffuse and are projected into the future

 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ilkka Keppo

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course will present an introduction to the various key components and drivers of the energy system, ranging from energy end uses and low carbon energy conversion technologies to energy storage and material needs and to system wide considerations. A seminar series with external speaker, Energy Forum, is organized in parallel, to
    provide an industry view on the topics covered during the lectures. The contents of the lectures and seminars are connected to the course via individual project.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Individual project + home assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24h (12x2h) and Energy Forum Lectures 11h (11x1h) +
    home assignments 10h + individual studying and individual project 90h Total: 135 hours (27 hours per credit point)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture slides, journal papers, Energy Forum presentations

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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