ENVR08014 2013 Energy Management
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;
Analyse, synthesise and communicate energy data and statistics in an EU and national context.
Explain the concepts of environmental building design in terms of energy efficient technologies.
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.
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
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 Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
Module 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.
IT Sligo Learn On-line Moodle Webpage
Current up to date web browser (e.g. Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer)
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