MJ2455 Security of Energy Supply 1 - Leadership and Case Studies 6.0 credits

Lectures given by a variety of experts present the essential elements of a particular topic and also provide a framework for further in-depth study via a group project. Vontary field trips in the Stockholm area.

Upon successfully completing this course the student should be able to:

- Describe – from an overall perspective – the major energy conversion processes, their accompanying resource requirements, and impacts on air, water, soil, wildlife, and humans, drawing distinctions between applications in industrialized nations and developing countries.

­ Demonstrate clear understanding of  the issues and processes related to decisionmaking when designing complex energy systems.

­ Describe the impact of leadership and its requisita in the process of creating a secure energy supply.

Present a system engineering impact statement together with life cycle analysis for an industrial energy supply system.

­ Conduct a major case study, embodying the concepts and tools presented during the course, including the assimilation of relevant technical and societal aspects.

Completed Bachelor of Science studies or equivalent

Handouts on the lectures

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

PRO1 - Project, 3.0 cr, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 cr, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Case report (3 cr): Includes 2 – 4 -pages written report, 1 - 2-page peer assessment of another student’s report, and oral presentation of own report. One grade (A-F) assigned per individual.

Final exam (3 cr) Tests knowledge of subjects presented at lectures. One grade (A-F) assigned per individual.

Individual grades ranging from A-F will be assigned based on the weighted contribution of the above

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.