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MMS230 Emissions from transportationspring 2024 (7.5 hp)

Course is offered by the department of M2

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Course purpose

Emissions to the environment is a big problem for climate and human health. Future engineers need to understand both the basic knowledge about different emissions and the interplay with society at large. The transport system is a complex system which grows in complexity together with technology. In order to prepare for a sustainable future, and for decreased emissions from transportation, we have developed a TRACKS-course, given since 2021. The TRACKS concept enables interdisciplinary collaboration in a new way (both for students and teachers).

Schedule

The course is an on-line course where you study in you own pace. The pace corresponds to 25% of full time.

There will be optional Q&A sessions and other on-line activities to help you with your assignments and project, scheduled on Thursday afternoons/evening, so be prepared to allocate these time slots

optional occasions are: 18/1, 1/2, 22/2, 14/3, 28/3, 4/4, 25/4, 9/5 

mandatory occasion for project presentation: 30/5 at 18:00 (to be confirmed)

Course literature

There is no course book, but reports, scientific journals will be used in the course and appointed at the different assignments.

Course design

The course is based on pre-recorded lectures and Q&A pages and sessions . Each lecture will have a short (self-diagnostic) quizz to confirm your understanding.

The first 4 modules will have graded assignment. These assignments are required for passing the course.

There will be also be a project (in groups) on policy instruments. The projects will be presented with peer questions and a group report will be submitted. The project is also required for passing the course.

Learning objectives and syllabus

Learning objectives:

Valid for all Tracks courses:

  • critically and creatively identify and/or formulate advanced architectural or engineering problems
  • master problems with open solutions spaces which includes to be able to handle uncertainties and limited information.
  • lead and participate in the development of new products, processes and systems using a holistic approach by following a design process and/or a systematic development process.
  • work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate in teams with different compositions
  • show insights about cultural differences and to be able to work sensitively with them.
  • show insights about and deal with the impact of architecture and/or engineering solutions in a global, economic, environment and societal context.
  • identify ethical aspects and discuss and judge their consequences in relation to the specific problem
  • orally and in writing explain and discuss information, problems, methods, design/development processes and solutions
  • fulfill project specific learning outcomes
Course specific:
  • describe (and discuss) the difference between global emissions (CO2, CH4, N2O) and local emissions (CO, HC, NOX, PM)
  • describe (and discuss) the emissions from well-to-wheel and the implications on emissions related to land use, mineral extraction, use of transportation, global climate and health effects
  • describe (and discuss) the different emissions from different modes of transportation and their effect on global climate and health effects.
  • analyze (and critically reflect upon) one type of measurement technique, the pros and cons and the consequences for society
  • perform a multi-criteria analysis and to present and discuss the results during a seminar.
  • discuss (and reflect upon) the consequences of different system boundaries, lack of knowledge, Societal structure (laws and regulations, individual standpoint, etc) on emissions from transportation

Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen.

Study plan

Examination form

The assessment are the 4 larger quizzes and the project.

The final grade will be pass (or fail). To pass, you need to pass all 4 assignments and the project (presentation and report).

Course summary:

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