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SEE1003 - Introduction to Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering

Offering Academic Unit
School of Energy and Environment
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Exclusive Courses:
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25, Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course introduces students to concepts related to energy and environmental science and engineering. Current and future energy resources, energy systems, and conversion technologies as well as energy conservation and management systems will be introduced. Key principles related to air, water and waste treatment technologies and the management of environmental systems and the ecosystems will be addressed. Noise measurements and controls and solids waste treatment will be emphasized. Sustainable development will be emphasized throughout the course, and the role of policy and economic strategies will be discussed. A quantitative framework will be adopted to aid the analysis of energy and environmental systems and technologies. This course intends to lay the foundation for students to pursue advanced courses in their subsequent study.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
To pass a course, a student must do ALL of the following:
1) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards continuous assessment (combination of assignments, pop quizzes, term paper, lab reports and/ or quiz, if applicable);
2) obtain at least 30% of the total marks allocated towards final examination (if applicable); and
3) meet the criteria listed in the section on Assessment Rubrics.
 
Detailed Course Information

SEE1003.pdf