Different Aspects of a Sustainable Energy Economy for M.Sc. Students

Module PH1495

This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.

Basic Information

PH1495 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.

This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.

Catalogue of student seminars for condensed matter physics
Catalogue of student seminars for Applied and Engineering Physics

If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.

Total workload	Contact hours	Credits (ECTS)
120 h	h	4 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH1495 is Katharina Krischer.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

In addition to the physical aspects of energy conversion and storage, a successful conversion of the energy economy from fossil fuels to 100% regenerative energy depends on many other factors: availability of resources, efficient production, storage and transport options, requirements for electricity and distribution networks, and not finally also an acceptable economic efficiency. Particular attention is paid to aspects of environmental pollution and CO2 balancing, as well as life cycle considerations of the various renewable energy sources. The seminar topics are based on individual chapters of the book "Sustainable Energy - without the hot air" by David J.C. MacKay. Based on this, independent research into further literature is required for a comprehensive treatment of the respective topic. The lectures and their discussion will be held in English.

Learning Outcome

After participation in the Module the student is able to:

Perform bibliographical searches on published papers and in the internet for information relevant to specific topic
Finding scientific papers online
Condense their knowlegde into a presentation and obtain presentation skills
Obtain a deeper insight into dependencies and constraints important for the transformation of the energy economy into a renewable energy system

Preconditions

No specific requirements.

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

WS 2022/3 WS 2021/2 WS 2020/1 WS 2019/20 WS 2018/9

Type	SWS	Title	Lecturer(s)	Dates	Links
PS	2	Different Aspects of a Sustainable Energy Economy	Schindler, W.	singular or moved dates	eLearning
RE	2	Revision Course to Different Aspects of a Sustainable Energy Economy	Responsible/Coordination: Schindler, W.

Learning and Teaching Methods

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Media

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Literature

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Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

In the course of the seminar each student individually prepares a talk on a topic of current research. Based on this talk the learning outcome is tested.

Current exam dates

Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.

Title
Time	Location	Info	Registration
Seminar Talk in Different Aspects of a Sustainable Energy Economy for M.Sc. Students
Mon, 2023-02-06		Dummy-Termin, Leistung wird im Rahmen der Veranstaltung erbracht. // Dummy date. Course work during the semester.	till 2023-02-05