Introduction to Energy TechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student knows the basic laws and concepts of thermal physics and thermodynamics, as well as their restrictions and relevance in technology. The student's thermotechnical thinking will evolve and they will know the basic thermodynamical applications of the field. The student will understand the concept of energy efficiency and its relevance in their own field. The student can plan and evaluate sustainable development in their own field.

After completing the U!REKA part of the course the student:
• is aware of the planetary ecological boundaries, climate change and biodiversity loss
• understands the three dimensions of sustainable development as a systemic whole and can argue the interdependencies between them
• is aware of the European regulations related to digital and green transitions
• is able to identify the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and how the goals are promoted within U!REKA cities
• is aware of the sustainability focus within U!REKA European University Alliance.

Content

• Basic concepts of thermal physics and their applications: temperature and thermometers, thermal expansion, heat, phase changes and ideal gas law
• Laws of thermodynamics and applications
• Thermal processes and their applications
• Energy efficiency of machines
• Energy sources and basics of energy production

U!REKA sustainable development:
• Awareness of the values and mindset behind the sustainability shift
• Sustainability: systemicity and ecological planetary boundaries
• Ecological, social and economic sustainability
• EU regulations related to digital and green transitions
• Sustainable development in European cities, case studies

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understands the basics of thermodynamic thinking and can solve simple tasks related to energy technology.

The student understands what planetary boundaries mean and how the UN’s 17 SDGs are connected. The student is aware of the European regulations and standards related to the digital and green transitions. The student has become familiar with the green transition measures of at least one European city.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to use thermodynamic thinking to solve simple problems related to their own field of engineering, and solve tasks related to energy technology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to use thermodynamic thinking to solve problems related to energy technology and solve tasks related to energy technology.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student understands the basics of thermodynamic thinking and can solve simple tasks related to energy technology.

The student understands what planetary boundaries mean and how the UN’s 17 SDGs are connected. The student is aware of the European regulations and standards related to the digital and green transitions. The student has become familiar with the green transition measures of at least one European city.