ENVR08014 2013 Energy Management
Full Title
Energy Management
Transcript Title
Energy Mgt
Code
ENVR08014
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Steve Tonry, Declan Feeney
Programme Membership
SG_SENVI_K08 201300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SENVI_K08 201400 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SSCIE_H08 201600 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SSCIE_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Description
This module explores salient energy issues globally and in Ireland. It investigates the options available to various stakeholders to generate/manage energy within the current policy and legislative framework.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Analyse, synthesise and communicate energy data and statistics in an EU and national context.
2.
Explain the concepts of environmental building design in terms of energy efficient technologies.
3.
Prepare evidence-based proposals as to why and how energy conservation initiatives may be applied in the domestic/commercial/industrial sector and discuss the potential environmental benefits of such proposals.
4.
Evaluate current EU and national energy policy and legislation and discuss the implications of implementation for various stakeholders.
5.
Analyse the design, operation and environmental impacts of various energy systems.
Module Assessment Strategies
Module will be assessed using a combination of end of semester final exam (60%), continuous assessment and course work (40%). The continuous assessment and course work will involve two assignment where students will be required to (i) develop energy management proposals for a specific industry and (ii) an essay topic which demonstrate the student's ability to critically evaluate energy use and management within a national context.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Energy trends in Europe and Ireland
Policy issues and legislation (Europe and Ireland)
Irelands energy generation (electrical and thermal) and its environmental impacts
Energy demand in buildings and environmental building design
Demand-side management
Energy efficient technologies
Energy auditing and energy management planning
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case Study Energy Management in Industry | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 4 | 2,3 |
| 2 | Written Report | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 8 | 1,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Learning | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Site Visit | Not Specified | Site Visit | 7.5 | Once Per Semester | 0.50 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Directed reading & reflection | 4.5 | Weekly | 4.50 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.50 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Giddens, A. (2011). The Politics of Climate Change. (2nd ed). Polity Press, England.
Everett, B., Boyle G., Peake, S and Ramage, J. (2012). Energy Systems and Sustainability; Power for a Sustainable Future. (2nd ed). Oxford University Press, England.
SEAI. (2006). Energy Managers Resource Guide. 2006 Edition. Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, Dublin.
McMullan, R. (2012) Environmental Science in Buildings. 7th Edition. Palgrave MacMillan, England
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. (2012). Energy in Ireland 1990-2011. Yearly Report, SEAI.
Other Resources
IT Sligo Learn On-line Moodle Webpage
Current up to date web browser (e.g. Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer)
Additional Information
Additional resources will be made available on IT Sligo learn online system (Moodle). Will contain pdfs of powerpoint lectures and links to additional reading material for selected topics