ESS415 Contemporary Trends I.

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Veronika Velička Zapletalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Filip Černoch, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 4. 5. 11:30–13:00 U41
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The session identifies and examines the most topical issues and trend in the energy sector. Outcomes and findings of recent research projects carried on both the Department and external institution will be presented in this session. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand to real-time information about the development of the most important research issues and trends in the contemporary energy industry.
Syllabus
  • TBA according to lecturer’s choice. For examples shale gas, German nuclear phase-out, energy market liberalization, renewable energy integration, or development of new energy technologies, such as liquid metal batteries or nanotechnology applications.
Literature
  • World energy outlook 2013. Paris: International Energy AgencyOECD, 2013. 570 s. ISBN 9789264201316
  • TBA according to lecturer’s choice
Teaching methods
Lectures involve class discussions and require active participation; essay improve the ability of students to analyze particular issues; readings serve to broaden and deepen the spectrum of knowledge students acquire during lectures.
Assessment methods
The final grade will be calculated as a composite evaluation consisting of two parts: 1) attendance; 2) evaluation of the essay.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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