Knowledge - upon successful completion the student knows
- Development of fossil fuels and CO2 emissions in a historical perspective
- Recent developments in renewable energy
- The interdependence of economic growth and energy use, especially for developing countries
- How to evaluate long term future benefits and compare them to immediate costs
- How climate has varied in a historical perspective
Skills - upon successful completion the student
- Will be able to discuss issues of climate change in relation to energy requirements, especially of developing countries
- Knows about the importance of fossil fuels for economic development
- Is better informed about the potential and limits of renewable energy
- Is able to support arguments by simple analytical and numerical models
General competences - upon successful completion the student will have improved his/her
- Analytical skills
- Ability to formulate and solve simple numerical models to deal with practical issues