Technik, Energie und Nachhaltigkeit

Lehrende/Lecturer/s: Prof. Dr. Susanne Hartard
Zeitraum/Time period: Anytime
Credit Points: 3 CP
Workload: 90 hours
Sprache/Language: deutsch
VAK-Nr./Course No.: eGS-VA-TEN-25
Anbieter/Supplier: VAN & eGS
Lizenz/License: CC BY SA
Open course

Content of the Course

The course “Technology, Energy and Sustainability” provides in-depth knowledge of the various forms of renewable energy (solar systems, hydrogen, wind energy, bioenergy, hydropower), how they work and their potential for the great energy transition. It also assigns ecological and economic significance to the various forms and demonstrates the general necessity of transforming the energy industry. The theoretical content of the course is enriched with innovative approaches and examples of the implementation of renewable energy generation.

Acquisition of Competences

  • Understanding of the need to transform the energy industry in the interests of sustainable development
  • In-depth knowledge of the various forms of renewable energy (solar systems, hydrogen, wind energy, bioenergy, hydropower), how they work and their potential for the energy transition
  • Ability to evaluate renewable technologies and their developments in ecological and economic terms
  • Knowledge of innovative approaches and practical examples of renewable energy generation

Exam Information

To receive a certificate of achievement and credit points, you must complete the course with an electronic exam. You can choose the examination date freely from several examination times in the semester. The examination takes place in presence.

  • Students of the University of Bremen take their exams in the university's test center.
  • Students from partner universities of the Virtual Academy of Sustainability take their exams on dates at their home university.

Target Group

The course is open to students of all disciplines. The offer is especially addressed to students of the University of Bremen and students of the partner universities of the Virtual Academy Sustainability. The content is designed as OER (Open Educational Resources) and therefore available for all interested parties. In principle, the learning videos can also be used in non-university settings. Thus, learners from other groups (e.g. companies) also have the opportunity to benefit from them.

Lecturers of the Course

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Susanne Hartard is Professor of Industrial Ecology at Trier University of Applied Sciences, Environmental Campus Birkenfeld. Her focus is the design of a sustainable resource economy and, among other things, on the following topics: Environmental technologies, renewable energies and methods for technology assessment.

Course Management

This course is managed by the eGeneral Studies team and the team of the Virtual Academy of Sustainability. If you have any questions, please contact:

  • info@egs.uni-bremen.de (for students of the University of Bremen)
  • info@va-bne.de (for students of the Virtual Academy Sustainability)

Duration

This course is a self-paced course. It takes place only online; you can start with the course at any time.

Requirements

None, Course for basic knowledge