1. General information
Course:
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Code:
37344
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
4.5
Degree:
340 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
501 - FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Group(s):
40
Year:
4
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ISAAC ASENCIO CEGARRA
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ICAM/ 0.29
INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA
926051573
isaac.asencio@uclm.es
Monday and Wednesday. From 10:00 to 13:00, on request by mail
Lecturer:
CARLOS JIMENEZ IZQUIERDO
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Sabatini/0.10
INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA
926051434
carlos.jimenez@uclm.es
tuesday 12:00 to 13:00
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
This subject is part of a Module dedicated to "Environmental Technology", and more specifically, to a subject dedicated to "Environmental Engineering". In this last matter, other subjects taught by the Department of Chemical Engineering will also be added, such as "Basics of Environmental Engineering", "Processes and Technologies for Water Treatment", "Management and Treatment of Industrial Effluents", and "Management and Treatment of Solid Urban and Assimilated Waste".
The common nexus of all these subjects lies in the need for the future Graduate in Environmental Sciences to know the necessary techniques for the prevention and reduction of pollution generated by activities carried out by human beings (energy production, service sector, processing industries, etc.) on natural resources (water, air, soil). In this sense, this course will focus its attention on the different energy sources, describing each one of them and presenting their advantages and disadvantages.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| E01 | Ability to understand and apply basic knowledge. |
| E02 | Capacity for multidisciplinary consideration of an environmental problem |
| E03 | Awareness of the temporal and spatial dimensions of environmental processes |
| E04 | Ability to integrate experimental evidence found in field and/or laboratory studies with theoretical knowledge. |
| E05 | Capacity for qualitative data interpretation |
| E06 | Capacity for quantitative data interpretation |
| E13 | Ability to handle software. |
| E24 | Water resources management, supply and treatment capacity |
| E27 | Know clean technologies and renewable energies. |
| E28 | Energy management and optimization capacity |
| T01 | To know a second foreign language. |
| T02 | To know and apply the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). |
| T03 | To use a correct oral and written communication. |
| T04 | To know the ethical commitment and professional deontology. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Train the student to work as a team. | |
| To enable the student to work and learn autonomously, as well as for personal initiative. | |
| To enable the student to listen and defend arguments orally and in writing. | |
| To enable the student to understand the fundamental principles that allow the selection of technologies and the design of the most appropriate equipment to address the solution of environmental problems. | |
| To train the student in the correct management of energy, water and waste, becoming aware of social responsibility in decision making. | |
| To enable the student to search for information, its analysis, interpretation, synthesis and transmission. | |
| To enable the student to solve problems and interpret the results in a critical way. | |
| To enable the student to relate theoretical concepts to experimental evidence. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Energy
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Unit 2: Oil
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Unit 3: Coal
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Unit 4: Natural gas
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Unit 5: Thermoelectric plants
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Unit 6: Hydroelectric power
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Unit 7: Nuclear energy
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Unit 8: Solar energy
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Unit 9: Wind power
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Unit 10: Hydroelectric mini plants
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Unit 11: Biomass energy
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Unit 12: Other energy sources
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Unit 13: Energy efficiency
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Unit 14: Practices
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Unit 14.1: Practice 1
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Unit 14.2: Practice 2
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Unit 14.3: Practice 3
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Unit 14.4: Practice 4
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Unit 14.5: Practice 5
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Unit 14.6: Practice 6
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E02 | 0.84 | 21 | N | N | Participatory master classes | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E01 E04 E05 E06 E13 E27 E28 T02 T03 T04 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | Carrying out laboratory practices and treatment of experimental results using Excel spreadsheets. Attendance at practices is considered a MANDATORY and NON-RECOVERABLE activity in order to pass the subject. The evaluation of the same will be recoverable, either in the extraordinary or special call for completion. | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E01 E02 E13 E27 E28 T02 T04 | 0.12 | 3 | N | N | Troubleshooting and case studies | |
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E02 E13 E27 E28 T02 T03 T04 | 0.16 | 4 | Y | N | Exhibition of work by students | |
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E27 E28 T01 T02 T03 T04 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | N | Two progress tests during the semester | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E27 E28 T01 T02 T03 T04 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | Y | Final test of the subject in the ordinary call | |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | E01 E04 E05 E06 E13 E27 E28 T02 T03 T04 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | The delivery of a practice report per group will be mandatory | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | E01 E02 E04 E05 E06 E13 E24 E27 E28 T01 T02 T03 T04 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | N | Carrying out work in groups or individually for later presentation in class | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E01 E02 E05 E06 E13 E27 E28 T01 T02 T03 T04 | 1.5 | 37.5 | N | N | Test preparation, study of theoretical concepts and problem solving | |
| Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 1.8 | Total class time hours: 45 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 2.7 | Total hours of out of class work: 67.5 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 40.00% | 65.00% | A final test will be done. No minimum grade is required. |
| Laboratory sessions | 3.00% | 3.00% | Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one. The attitude in the laboratory will be qualified, being the minimum grade for passing the practices a 4 in this part. |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 7.00% | 7.00% | A minimum note of 4 will be necessary in the practical memory to be able to pass the laboratory. |
| Progress Tests | 20.00% | 0.00% | There will be two progress tests. No minimum grade is required. |
| Self Evaluation and Co-evaluation | 5.00% | 0.00% | Co-evaluation of the works. Online activity. No minimum grade is required. |
| Theoretical papers assessment | 25.00% | 25.00% | Work done in groups or individually and presented in class. No minimum grade is required. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the qualification of the different sections, the level of development of the transversal and specific competences raised above will be taken into account.
The qualification of each activity, as well as the final, will be numerical from 0 to 10 depending on current legislation.
In all cases, it will be mandatory to carry out the laboratory practices and the delivery of a report of the work carried out in them. The practical note will consist of a note of attitude in the laboratory (3%) and one corresponding to memory (7%).
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (40%), in practices (10%), in the two progress tests (10% each), in the completion and presentation of the work ( 25%) and the co-evaluation of the work of the rest of the students (on-line activity). There is a minimum note in the compulsory activities:
Practices (essential attendance and minimum average grade of 4.0 in attitude and memory of practices).
The subject will only be considered passed if the set of all evaluable activities results in an average grade of 5 or higher (out of 10).
The mode assigned by default to the student will be continuous assessment. Any student may request the change to the non-continuous assessment modality (before the end of the class period) by sending an email to the teacher, provided that they have not completed 50% of the assessable activities. -
Non-continuous evaluation:Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the qualification of the different sections, the level of development of the transversal and specific competences raised above will be taken into account.
The qualification of each activity, as well as the final, will be numerical from 0 to 10 depending on current legislation.
In all cases, it will be mandatory to carry out the laboratory practices and the delivery of a report of the work carried out in them. The practical note will consist of a note of attitude in the laboratory (3%) and one corresponding to memory (7%).
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (65%), in practices (10%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). There is a minimum note in the compulsory activities:
Practices (essential attendance and minimum average grade of 4.0 in attitude and memory of practices).
The subject will only be considered passed if the set of all evaluable activities results in an average grade of 5 or higher (out of 10).
The mode assigned by default to the student will be continuous assessment. Any student may request the change to the non-continuous assessment modality (before the end of the class period) by sending an email to the teacher, provided that they have not completed 50% of the assessable activities.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the extraordinary call there will be an extraordinary final test whose value in the qualification will be 65%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (65%), in practices (10%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). There is a minimum note in the compulsory activities:
Practices (essential attendance and minimum average grade of 4.0 in attitude and memory of practices).
The students who, in the ordinary call, have failed the memory of practices and/or the memory of theoretical work, will be able to carry them out and deliver them again for evaluation.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver and present it in the extraordinary call.
The subject will only be considered passed if the set of all evaluable activities results in an average grade of 5 or higher (out of 10).
In the extraordinary call there will be an extraordinary final test whose value in the qualification will be 65%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (65%), in practices (10%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). There is a minimum note in the compulsory activities:
Practices (essential attendance and minimum average grade of 4.0 in attitude and memory of practices).
The students who, in the ordinary call, have failed the memory of practices and/or the memory of theoretical work, will be able to carry them out and deliver them again for evaluation.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver and present it in the extraordinary call.
The subject will only be considered passed if the set of all evaluable activities results in an average grade of 5 or higher (out of 10).
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the special call for completion, an extraordinary final test will be carried out whose value in the qualification will be 65%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (65%), in practices (10%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). There is a minimum note in the compulsory activities:
Practices (essential attendance and minimum average grade of 4.0 in attitude and memory of practices).
The students who, in the ordinary call, have failed the memory of practices and/or the memory of theoretical work, will be able to carry them out and deliver them again for evaluation.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver it and present it in the special completion call.
The subject will only be considered passed if the set of all evaluable activities results in an average grade of 5 or higher (out of 10).
In the special call for completion, an extraordinary final test will be carried out whose value in the qualification will be 65%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (65%), in practices (10%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). There is a minimum note in the compulsory activities:
Practices (essential attendance and minimum average grade of 4.0 in attitude and memory of practices).
The students who, in the ordinary call, have failed the memory of practices and/or the memory of theoretical work, will be able to carry them out and deliver them again for evaluation.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver it and present it in the special completion call.
The subject will only be considered passed if the set of all evaluable activities results in an average grade of 5 or higher (out of 10).
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1.5 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 10 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 20 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 37.5 |
| Unit 1 (de 14): Energy | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
| Unit 2 (de 14): Oil | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Unit 3 (de 14): Coal | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .5 |
| Unit 4 (de 14): Natural gas | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Unit 5 (de 14): Thermoelectric plants | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Unit 6 (de 14): Hydroelectric power | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Unit 7 (de 14): Nuclear energy | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Unit 8 (de 14): Solar energy | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Unit 9 (de 14): Wind power | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Unit 10 (de 14): Hydroelectric mini plants | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .5 |
| Unit 11 (de 14): Biomass energy | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Unit 12 (de 14): Other energy sources | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Unit 13 (de 14): Energy efficiency | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
| Unit 14 (de 14): Practices | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 15 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
