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.
- The importance of fossil fuels for economic development.
- The potential and limits of renewable energy.
Skills
Upon successful completion the student
- Will be able to discuss issues of climate change in relation to energy requirements, especially of developing countries.
- Is able to support arguments by simple analytical and numerical models.
- Will be able to formulate simple economic models in Excel.
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.