ERM
ERM
ERM
This introductory course provides an overview of energy resources management in the context of sustainable economic
development. Topics include energy and human society, energy resources and reserves, supply, distribution, utilization,
recovery and conversion, environmental impacts of energy utilization, energy economics and policies.
Course Objective
To provide general understanding on the various sources of energy, their availability, quality and their impact on
environment and economic growth in the context of sustainable development (3 Es Energy Sources, Economic &
Environment);
To assess current energy resources, energy demand and human dependence on energy;
To provide an overview on the current trends and situations as well as an overview on the choice of energy use and
technologies to address these energy challenges.
Assessment/Grading
Group Project
Short Quiz
Final Exams
- 20%
- 20% (25 Multiple Choice Questions, Closed Book)
- 60% (Closed Book, 2 Compulsory Qs from Sect A & 2 out 3 Qs from Sect B)
Text Books
J.A. Fay and D.S. Golomb: Energy and the Environment, Oxford, 2002
Internet Sources