Curricular Unit:Code:
Energies and Environment827GEMA
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
1UndergraduateCivil Engineering3 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Portuguese/English39
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The introduction of this subject in the course aims to give students the knowledge of the various forms of energy and increase their awareness of the need for its rational use, as well as the environmental impacts of their exploitation and use. It is also the aim of the course presentation and implementation of current legislation relating to energy management.
Additional soft skills to be worked on are:
• Work autonomously and in a team;
• Ability to for Planning and Organization;
• Ability to make decisions;
• Ability to self-learning;
• Ability to apply knowledge;
• Ability to adapt to new situations;
• Ability of Oral and Written Communication;
• Development of interpersonal relations.
Syllabus:
Basic concepts: energy concept and its relationship with the environment. Energy resources: Energy: production and environmental impact; energy statistics: primary energy supply; Global production of electricity; Energy indicators; Future projections. Energy policy of the European Union: Community Resolutions on energy. Portuguese energy system: the national energy system characterization; National energy balance; National system of production, transport and distribution of energy; National policies for energy. Support for power management: Specific consumption concept of energy; Accounting and energy management; SGCIE - Management System of Intensive Energy Consumption.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The syllabus covers the objectives formulated for the course including the basic concepts of energy and environment, resources and consumption statistics, production methods and environmental impact, national and European policy for energy as well as the presentation of legislation of concern.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The teaching methodologies are mainly expositive, interrogative and demonstrative, both during classes and tutorial orientation sessions. Case-studies are frequently used, in order to allow the interpretation and correct application of theoretical knowledge. Students are encouraged and oriented to perform research essays. Whenever possible, lectures with external guests are promoted.
The evaluation is continuous, through the practical application of knowledge in individual or group assignments, and research essays.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The methodologies of teaching and learning of this course were programmed in order to maximize a global view of environmental problems by the students as well as the policies and techniques applicable in its resolution. It is intended that students internalize their role as future environmental engineers. The teaching methodologies are consistent with the objectives of the curricular unit as the expositive methodology combined with the analysis of case studies; works and development of enable a good comprehension of the challenge posed to the future professionals.
Reading:
[1] Andrews, J. and Jelley, N. – Energy Science, Principles, technologies and impacts. Oxford University Press, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-19-928112-1.
[2] International Energy Agency. Em linha: www.iea.org/
[3] RELATÓRIO DA COMISSÃO AO PARLAMENTO EUROPEU, AO CONSELHO, AO COMITÉ ECONÓMICO E SOCIAL EUROPEU E AO COMITÉ DAS REGIÕES. Relatório sobre os progressos no domínio das energias renováveis; {SWD(2013) 102 final.
[4] Decreto-Lei 71/2008, de 15 de Abril (Estabelece o Sistema de Gestão do Consumo de Energia por empresas e instalações consumidoras intensivas - SGCIE) e Decreto-Lei 118/2013; Despacho 17449/2008, de 27 de Julho (sistema de gestão dos consumos intensivos de energia – auditorias); Despacho 17313/2008, de 26 de Julho (sistema de gestão dos consumos intensivos de energia – Fatores de Conversão;
[5] DGEG. Em linha: www.dgeg.pt
[6] APA, 2015. Relatório do Estado do ambiente 2015.