Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Workshop
Module Offerings
6402NATSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
To examine the relationship between energy systems, society and contemporary environmental challenges – especially climate change – and how a low-carbon energy future can be achieved. To understand the environmental and social benefits and limitations of different kinds of energy generation resources and technologies. To critically evaluate global patterns of energy consumption and possible strategies to alter this. To outline the key factors in moving to a ‘low-carbon’ energy future in a way that is socially equitable and sustainable.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain how energy systems relate to contemporary social, political and environmental challenges, especially climate change
2.
Explain the relative benefits and burdens of different forms of energy generation
3.
Critically assess the causes and consequences of contemporary patterns of energy consumption
4.
Evaluate different strategies for transitioning to a ‘low-carbon’ energy system, and the challenges these can encounter
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:- Defining ‘energy’ and its relationship to social change and its role in contemporary environmental challenges
- Benefits and drawbacks of different energy supply systems in terms of climate change mitigation and sustainability
- Social acceptance and conflicts around energy technologies and the causes of these
- ‘Justice’ and ‘fairness’ in the energy system – what this means and how it can be achieved
- Understanding patterns of energy consumption and the causes and consequences of these
- Energy poverty and the ‘under-consumption’ of energy
Module Overview:
Within this module, you will examine the relationship between energy systems, society and contemporary environmental challenges and how a low-carbon energy future can be achieved. The module will aid your understanding of the environment and social benefits and limitations of different kinds of energy generation resources and technologies. It will also outline the key factors in moving to a 'low-carbon' energy future in a way that is socially equitable and sustainable.
Within this module, you will examine the relationship between energy systems, society and contemporary environmental challenges and how a low-carbon energy future can be achieved. The module will aid your understanding of the environment and social benefits and limitations of different kinds of energy generation resources and technologies. It will also outline the key factors in moving to a 'low-carbon' energy future in a way that is socially equitable and sustainable.
Additional Information:This module will examine the relationship between energy systems, society and contemporary environmental challenges, and how a ‘low-carbon’ and equitable energy future can be achieved.