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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: ECOM026 Module Title: ENERGY ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY
Module Provider: Economics Short Name: EC610
Level: M Module Co-ordinator: HUNT LC Prof (Economics)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability

Autumn
Assessment Pattern
Unit(s) of Assessment

Weighting Towards Module
Mark (%)
Coursework 1

30
Coursework 2

30
Coursework 3

40

Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregated mark of 50% is required to pass the module
Module Overview

This module will examine the fundamentals of energy economics including technology
Prerequisites/Co-requisites

Undergraduate degree in economics or suitable alternative
Module Aims

To introduce students to the key areas of energy economics and technology that underpins the energy modules taken on the MSc in Energy Economics and Policy
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will

  • Have knowledge of the UK and world energy situation
  • Have an understanding of the technologies underpinning the energy industry
  • Have an understanding of the economic fundamentals underpinning most energy types
  • Be introduced to the important theoretical work that underpin the study of energy economics and natural resources
  • Appreciate the important energy policy issues

     

 

 

 

 

 
Module Content

The following is an indication of the likely topics to be covered:-

  • Energy balances and statistics
  • Energy technology
  • Introduction to the economics of Natural Resources
  • Introduction to the economics of different energy types (Coal, Oil, Gas, Electricity, etc.)
  • Introduction to the economics of energy and the environment
  • Introduction to important energy policy issues
Methods of Teaching/Learning

Lectures (20 hrs)
Selected Texts/Journals

There is no up-to-date text that is suitable for the module. Specific reading will be given for each topic as the module progresses.
Last Updated

10 March 2011