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Diese Modulbeschreibung gilt nicht im aktuellen Semester.

Die Modulbeschreibung gilt nur für den Zeitraum SS 2015 - SS 2015.

Module / Version:
#30431 / #1

Validity:
SS 2015 - SS 2015

Default display language:
English

Module title:
Energy and Development Project

Credits:
6

Responsible person:
Erdmann, Georg

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Portfolioprüfung

Zugehörigkeit

Faculty:
Fakultät III

Institute:
Institut für Energietechnik

Area of expertise:
33371400 FG Digitaler Wandel in Energiesystemen

Prüfungsausschuss:
No information

Kontakt

Office:
TA 8

Contact person:
Ansari, Dawud Paul-Norbert

E-mail address:
georg.erdmann@tu-berlin.de

Website:

http://www.eadp.eu

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge for solving complex problems. They will be able to include interdependencies between different dimensions of a planning process in their work, such as technical design, economics, society, and the environment. Within their own field of study, the students will have gained an insight into up-to-date research relevant for the project. On a social level, they will have learned about their responsibility as engineers, researchers, or project planers towards people who are depending on their results. Furthermore, they will have gained experience in working within a project team. The course is principally designed to impart Technical skills 25%, Methodological skills 20%, System skills 25%, Social skills 30%

Content

The project deals with the planning and implementation of solutions for specific non-electrified regions in least developed countries (LDCs). In an introductory lecture part, students become equipped with necessary basics of development studies, economics, energy engineering, electrical engineering, and research methodology to gain an overview of the topic and to be able to work within an interdisciplinary team. Subsequently, the students take part in the planning of a (micro-grid) solution for a specified case, i.e. a non-electrified region or village in an LDC. According to their academic backgrounds and interests, they self-select into different subgroups to research on questions assigned by the group or to engage in technical design. Possible tasks include the design of electricity generation and the micro-grid, the development of financing options, and the evaluation of social consequences. In cooperation with the local population, the student groups tries to implement their results.

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS	VZ
Projektwerkstatt "Energy and Development"	IV		WiSe/SoSe	English	4

Workload and Credit Points

Projektwerkstatt "Energy and Development" (IV):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Exam preparation	1.0	25.0h	25.0h
Individual research	10.0	4.0h	40.0h
Lectures	5.0	4.0h	20.0h
Project meetings	10.0	4.0h	40.0h
Report preparation	1.0	25.0h	25.0h
Sub-group meetings	10.0	3.0h	30.0h
			180.0h(~6 LP)

The Workload of the module sums up to 180.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 6 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

(Guest-) lectures, group meetings, discussions, self-study, and individual research. The course is completely offered in English. In case of language barriers, individual derivations from that may be possible.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

Background in energy engineering, electrical engineering, economics, earth sciences, development studies, or similar fields of study. For passing the written test, basic undergraduate-level mathematics are required.

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Portfolio examination

Type of portfolio examination

No information

Language

English

Test elements

Name	Points/Weight	Categorie	Duration/Extent
1.Exam	80	No information	No information
2.Report	20	No information	No information

Grading scale

No information

Test description (Module completion)

Grading is based on a "Portfolioprüfung". A maximum of 100 points can be achieved from - a written mid-term test, covering the content of the introductory lectures (80 points) - a written final report, documenting the own project work (20 points)

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
1 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Winter- und Sommersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

The maximum capacity of students is 25.

Registration Procedures

Registration is possible during the first sessions (time and date TBA on http://www.eadp.eu/teaching ). Please pre-register via email: ansari(at)eadp.eu.

Recommended literature
No recommended literature given

Assigned Degree Programs

This module is not used in any degree program.

Students of other degrees can participate in this module without capacity testing.

Available as an elective course for all programs of study.

Miscellaneous

Further information: http://www.eadp.eu/.

Energy and Development Project