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AAE-E3000 - Advanced Energy Project D, Lecture, 4.9.2024-26.11.2024

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

After the course, the student can:

  • Solve wide energy-related problems as a part of a group
  • Understand the different parts of a project contract and conduct one with university and company
  • Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Function as a member of a multidisciplinary project team
  • Understand the basics of business strategy
  • Utilize one's own capabilities and expertise in project environment
  • Pitch and give group presentation of a project's results
  • Consult a network of peers and company representatives

Credits: 10

Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 26.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Samuel Cross

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 students solve energy-related problems in interdisciplinary teams concerning the emergence of new innovations. The course requires active communication with companies and adopting an entrepreneurial mindset. In initiating the work, the students need to identify customer needs, the wider value chain and to pitch a project concept to the company. Development targets may include services, business models, technical solutions or prototypes and the final outcome will be a report and an accompanying presentation. Each group is assigned an instructor from the university. The course provides workshops to support the project development incorporating the best Aalto and external guest experts on different entrepreneurial and worklife skills.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students will be assessed on the following criteria:

    - Project plan & Pitching

    - Final project presentation and report

    - Professional development

    - Peer review

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Project supporting workshops:  36 h  

    Personal assignments: 28 h 

    Team work: 200 h 

    Final seminar: 4h 

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture material, references to be provided, other study material will depend on project undertaken

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    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:

    This course has maximum amount of students 60 Priority for students at Master program of Advanced Energy Solutions (all majors) and InnoEnergy Energy Storage. Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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