000110L - ENERGY TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS

This module aims at providing students with the skills and the tools that are necessary to deal with the problems related to energy management in a typically interdisciplinary way as a critical factor in the economic system. In particular, an in-depth study of technical and scientific knowledge (with emphasis on environmental aspects) related to energy resources and processes is intended for a better understanding of the related economic aspects. Expected learning outcomes: 1) Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge and understanding of the problems related to energy management as a critical factor of the economic system, with special focus on environmental issues; 2) Applying knowledge and understanding: Learning of some approaches and tools in order to face the issues of energy management; 3) Making judgements: Acquisition of a critical approach when it comes to the consideration of energy resources and systems and their related strengths and weaknesses, both at a technical-environmental and an economic level; 4) Communication skills: Ability to report technical and economic aspects in energy resources management in an adequate way, as well as the environmental impacts associated with them; 5) Learning skills: Ability to analyse energy resources and their management in an independent way.