Module Code - Title:

ER4001 - ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

0

Tutorial

1

Other

2

Private

5

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To draw upon core scientific module of the program e.g, thermodynamics while exposing students to the local, regional & global environmental effects that arise from the generation and use of energy.

Syllabus:

Energy Resources & Supply Thermodynamics of energy conversion Electricity generation & storage Fossil fueled power generation Transportation Clean Technology for energy generation and transmission Nuclear power generation

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Recognise problems associated with energy generation and use. Develop an understanding of the role of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics in energy systems. Determine mass and energy balances for energy generation systems. Evaluate efficiency of power generation technologies and identify limitations. Evaluate carbon loading of stationary and mobile power generation

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Demonstrate an appreciation of the role of scientific and engineering principles in finding solutions for mitigating the effects of energy generation storage and use.

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

n/a

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

The module will be taught over a 12 week period through a formal interactive lecturing mode (2 x 1hour lectures + 1 x1 hour tutorial). In addition students will be given group and individual assignments. The module will be assessed by an end-of-semester written exam (70% of final marks); 30% of the marks will be awarded for oral presentation and written reports of assignments.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

n/a

Prime Texts:

J A Fay (2002) Energy & the Environment , Oxford

Hinrichs & Kleinbach (2006) Energy , Brooks Cole

G Boyle B Everett J Ramage (2004) Energy Systems & Sustainability , Oxford

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

J.J.Leahy@ul.ie