Finnish Perspective on Energy Management

Structure Type: Course
Code: KAF2F002
Level:
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Esala, Jussi
Teacher Team: Esala, Jussi ; Tall, Anna
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
MAELINK-2015   3 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
MAELINK-2016   3 autumn   3.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to define the basic concepts of energy. They can, also, list the most important arguments from finish point of view for different energy choices to farm and rural buildings. Students know the basics of renewable energy.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies and exercises 35h
- of which assignment and autonomous studies 45 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

- Physical backgrounds of energy technology
- Energy consumption figures in Finland and in finish agriculture
- Heating energy technology and energy sources used in finish agriculture
- Heat pumps
- Solar energy technology
- Wind power

Recommended or Required Reading

Will be announced in the beginning of the studies.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Contact teaching: 40 %
- Assignments and other independent study: 60 %

Assessment Criteria

Approved: Students will be able to define the basic concepts of energy and the use of energy. They will be able to describe the properties of different fuel and heating system alternatives for farms and rural buildings used in Finland. They will also be able to explain the functional principles of equipment associated with energy technology.

Assessment Methods

Assignment approved/to be developed

Work Placement

None

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