Energy Minor program core course code changed from ENS 480 to IF 401

Dear Students,

The code of “Energy: Supply Chain, Economics and Geopolitics” has been changed from ENS 480 to IF 401. This course, which is in the core requirement pool of the Energy Minor degree, is being offered in the coming Spring semester. Please note that other courses that might have used the ENS 480 special topics code are NOT among the Energy Minor core courses.

Course Description:

We address the production and the consumption of energy, its role in the global economy and the markets, its effect global politics and international relations and the influences reflected onto the consumers. The significance of energy in our daily lives is studied along with an insight into the consumption processes and mechanisms while understanding why and how energy is needed. Production of energy is studied with a technological and physical perspective in order to depict how alternative sources of energy are transformed into usable forms of energy. Principles and mechanisms of energy markets are investigated by positioning energy production as a core economic activity. We address how energy production and consumption drives the energy supply chain and decision making processes of parties in the supply chain. The role of energy on global, regional and local policies and their impact on the environment is investigated with an up-to-date perspective.

Su Credit:3

ECTS Credit: 6

Basic Sicence Credit:2    

Engineering Credit: 2

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