Green Energy Development

AIMS OF PROGRAMME

The Master Program name is: Master of Energy and Circular Economy – Acronym: ENCE Master – with Major in a specific field of choice The Doctoral Program name is: PhD in Energy and Circular Economy – with Major in a specific field of choice.Acronym: ENCE Doc

The student will follow a series of energy related courses for mastering and applying energy and circular economy related know how to be concluded by a master’s degree. The course structure is an open book and allows the student to put together a customized and tailored program, leading to a specific Master or Doctoral degree.

The objectives of the program are learning and applying knowledge from a series of energy topics extended to the understanding of how to build a sustainable circular economy and how to assess, analyze and propose energy efficiency for industrial processes and in construction.

The graduate will be able to supervise, manage and evaluate an energy efficiency assessment in construction and industries by demonstrating the feasibility for the energy savings measures by Life Cycle Costs analysis and related business plans. The graduate will be able to analyze the feasibility of a waste recycling and circular economy process.

The program does not include detailed engineering methodology for the energy efficiency assessment and audit of industrial processes.

OVERALL PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (how do all elements link together?)

The program is composed of 6 modules. Each module stands for a specific phase of the program.

Module 1:

Module 2:

Module 3:

Module 4:

Module 5:

Module 6:

Elective courses

Distance online test for each module and for self-evaluation will be required on all modules. Self-evaluation tests will not be used for grading.

The candidate will write one summarizing paper per module with a length of approx. 2,500 words.

With the completion of module 6, the Master candidate will have completed over the program duration 6 papers at a total length of 15,000 words, which will be used in equivalence to a final Master Thesis.

The Doctoral student will add in addition to the Master’s Degree requirements, a Dissertation of some 25,000 words.

For both degrees, specific experience and knowledge can be assessed for credit for up to ½ the Degree requirement.

In case the Doctoral candidate provides proof of exceptional experience, he/she will be tested out on the six modules and may proceed directly to the Disseration, or two mandatory business papers if they wish to do the DBA.

Structure, including any projects

Total Credit Units to be earned 60.0
Core Curriculum 45.0
Electives 15.0 credit units Students propose 4 electives prior to start the program.
Majors and Program Customization Students may pursue a formal major, but it is not required. Elective requirements
are increased to offer more individualized study options.
Practice Online Module self-evaluation test

Key people and their roles in program

Dr. Georges Seil: Energy, Waste, Recycling, Strategy, Circular Economy, Mobility, Production processes and relevant technical courses

Dr. Lundell: Negotiation

Dr(s) XXX: Business Plan, Sales techniques, Legal & Contracting, Project Management, Project Design, Finance and Research Methods

PROGRAM LOGISTICS

The Master or Doctoral program may be completed according to the student’s schedule that fits his/her busy life. Rushmore University is dedicated to helping working adults achieve their educational and career goals by considering their individual available time frame.

Since Rushmore is 100% online, there are no scheduled classes to attend – you work one-on-one with each Professor, and the papers you develop– or project profiles you create– are reviewed by a professional editor to ensure the highest standards of written English are met.

Self-evaluating tests will be provided at the end of each module that allows the student to verify the level of understanding of the module subjects.

An initial and tentative course time plan will be designed at the beginning of the program between the student and the Dean of Studies of the Rushmore University.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Since our Professors work with you personally, we must limit the number of students who may enroll. As we screen applicants, one of our guiding criteria for admission is our assessment of your goals and your determination to achieve them. If you are accepted, you will either be eligible for immediate enrollment or you will be put on the waiting list for the first available place in our program.

Provided that you have relevant work experience, we do not require a Bachelor’s degree for our online MBA/Master’s program or a Master’s degree for our Doctoral program, nor do we require tests such as GMAT, GRE, or TOEFL for admission. You do not have to wait for us to receive your test scores or transcripts from the schools you have attended. We can make a decision on your application quickly.

DEVELOPMENT AREA SKILLS LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES USED ASSESSMENT METHODS
Knowledge and understanding of subject area   Reading and writing of papers, guided by the course Professor. Books, online research
Cognitive skills   Reading and writing of papers, guided by the course Professor.. Proposed Books, online research
Transferable skills   Reading and writing of papers, guided by the course Professor. Proposed Books, online research
Practical skills   Reading and writing of papers, guided by the course Professor. Proposed Books, online research

COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

Proposal Development

Learning how to write a proposal related to a specific project

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a full proposal including letter of introduction, problem description, explanation of the proposed solution, implementation, after sales service, pricing and conditions, warranties and legal part.

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the proposal topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the proposal writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his proposal draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft. The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals for developing a proposal Use the method for writing a professional and technical proposal Use the tips and techniques from the course to define the right proposal structure for use in different circumstances Be able to use illustrations effectively in your proposals Understand what proofreading is and how to improve proofreading techniques Understand the value of peer review and know the ways peer review can assist in improving proposals Be capable of finding and correcting spelling and grammatical errors in your written proposal

Writing Reports

Learning how to write a professional report related to a specific project.

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a full project or mission report according to the format required by project investors and development aid organizations.

How to write a project or mission report

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the project or mission topic and the student starts by writing a short project description statement, the state of the project. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the report writing.

The student follows up with the writing of the initial or starting project report. A second report will be written for the mid-term situation and a third report will explain the final project statement.

The student uses books, online documentation and documentation provided by Rushmore professor for writing his proposal draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals for developing a project or mission report Use the formatting method for writing a professional project or mission report Use the tips and techniques from the course to define the right report structure for use in different circumstances.

Be able to use illustrations effectively in your reports

Finance Analytics

Learning

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course the student will have developed and practiced LCC and energy project financial modelling and project financial feasibility analysis. Learning about the software applications available allowing big data analytics and energy project costs calculation.

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the project topic to be developed and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the analysis.

The student uses book, online documentation and documentation provided by the Rushmore professor for writing his analysis paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Topics to be Covered: Simple and discounted payback Life Cycle costs evaluation Efficiency savings calculation Total costs of ownership And other Financial analysis topics related to energy

Writing Case Studies

Learning how to write a case study related to a specific project

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the case project topic and the student starts by reading proposed books and other online documentation, before he/she writes a draft version of a first case study. After acceptance by the Professor, the student will finalize his case study

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

How to recognize case situations and apply appropriate tools for problem solving, decision taking, or developing evaluations How to quickly establish a base of knowledge about a case How to write persuasive case-based essays How to talk about cases effectively in meetings

Dr. Lundell’s Advanced Negotiation Review Project

Sales Process

Learning how to prepare and practice an effective sales process by using the six sales process stages.

At the end of the course the student will have developed each step of the six sales process stages with practical examples.

How to prepare and practice the six sales process stages

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the sales project topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and a first tentative sales approach – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about all six sales process stages to be developed by the student.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his sales project draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft. The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals for developing a sales cycle

Research Methods and Models

Learning how apply research methods and to use research models in thesis writing and in developing innovational technological concepts.

At the end of this course, the students should be able to understand concepts of research and its methodologies, identify appropriate research topics, select and define appropriate research problem and parameters, prepare a research project proposal, organize and conduct research in a structured way, write a research report and thesis and write a research proposal as required for applying for grants.

How to write a thesis or dissertation and how to apply for research grant

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the research project and the student starts by writing a short research statement outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints for accomplishing his study work.

The student uses book and online documentation for research and writing his research paper that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals for researching on a specific subject Use available methodologies and models for writing a professional and technical research paper.

Legal & Contracting

Learning how to effectively and legally correct preparing a contract

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a customer sales contract by considering all legal and locally required terms and conditions of a product and service sales contract.

How to write and read a legally bounding sales contract

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the contract subject. The professor provides country specific legal data inclusive the structure of such a contract to the student. The student starts by writing the draft contract and submits the paper to the course professor. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints for best alignment of his paper.

The student uses book, online documentation and documentation provided by the course professor for writing the contract.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review

Know the fundamentals for developing a contract Use the legal requirements for setting up the contract for a product sales and a second contract for a service sales. Use the tips and techniques from the course professor and external documentation to define the right contract structure

Business Plan Development related to Energy Projects

Learning how to write a Business Plan related to Energy Projects

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a full Business Plan for at least one of following projects:

How to write a Business Plan related to an energy project

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the project topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure and the mandatory elements to include in the Business Plan.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his Business Plan draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals for developing an energy related Business Plan Use the method for writing an effective Business Plan that includes both the Excel spreadsheet with the finance figures and the text explaining all details about the plan.

Be able to use illustrations effectively in your Business Plan

Energy Strategy Design

Learning how to develop an effective and clear energy strategy by using new and innovative strategy development techniques and tools

At the end of the course the student will have developed and documented a full energy strategy by applying the method of the techno-economic energy model.

How to develop and manage an energy strategy model.

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the basic strategic topic to be developed. Topics include: energy generation, energy consumption, retailer, renewable energy, energy efficiency.

The student starts with the development of the energy canvas – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints to continue with the entire strategy development cycle.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals of an energy strategy Difference between the business and the energy canvas Developing best strategies for a grant based energy research project Porter’s generic strategies model Basics of the Balanced Scorecard on energy - eBSC Blue Ocean strategy

Production processes

Learning about the type of processes that exist in energy production, energy usage and recycling and how to sketch a process down to FINBIZ format

At the end of the course the student will have learned to analyze different technological processes in a most simple way and how to draw a process into a FINBIZ map for best understanding of the process sequence and functions.

How to understand and draw an energy process

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the type of processes to be analyzed and the student starts by writing a short process description story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure and elements that process should include.

The student uses book and online documentation for understanding and developing the process mapping by the FINBIZ methodology.

After the 3 processes have been documented and explained he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals of an energy process in generation, usage and recycling Learning the FINBIZ mapping method for drawing a process Understanding the individual elements of a process that influence energy consumption and efficiency.

Electric Energy Production

Learning how energy is produced from fossil, alternative and renewable sources. Learning the difference between all types of energy Learning how to interconnect all types of energy

At the end of the course the student will have learned the difference between all types of energies as well how they interconnect, how they are financially compensated and how waste energy is produced and recovered.

How energy is produced, interconnected and financially compensated.

The course Professor provides additional documentation about energy production and related topics. The student and the course professor mutually decide about the topic to be analyzed and how possible improvements could be implemented. The student starts by writing a short draft about the decided topic– the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the paper writing.

The student uses book, online documentation and the additional documentation received by the course professor for writing his paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals for generating energy Know the differences between the different types of energy Understand why and how energy is lost in such systems and how to recover part of this waste energy.

Know how energy production is financially compensated for the different kind of energies

Be able to use illustrations effectively in your paper

Heat Energy Production

Learning the basics how heat is produced for use in buildings and industrial processes and what are the most common issues that contribute to lower the energy efficiency. Understanding the basics of waste heat recovery from different processes

At the end of the course the student will have written a paper describing a situation in his/her domestic or professional location where and how heat is produced and provide elements on how to improve energy efficiency in heat production.

Understanding the heat generation, heat recovery and waste heat avoidance in buildings and industrial processes.

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the student’s research subject and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the paper writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals of domestic and industrial process heat generation Understand the fundamentals of how to convert heat to cold Understand the fundamentals of waste heat recovery Understand the fundamentals of waste heat avoidance

Case Studies

Learning how to write case studies

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a case study from reading and study or from a co-op project with an alternative energy group.

How to write a case study

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the case study project and the student starts by writing a short case statement – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the case writing.

The student uses book, online documentation or is participating in a co-op project with an alternative energy group for writing his case study draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Learning how to write a project case study.

Big Data Analyzis Tools

Learning what types of big data analysis tools exist and what is the purpose of best use for each one of such a tool.

At the end of the course the student will have learned what type of data analysis tool to use for what kind of data to be analyzed. The student will learn to practice some of the most used tools for big data analysis and to understand what tool to use for what type of data analysis. Learning the difference between data visualization, data extraction and data modelling.

Learning the difference between different big data analysis tools and how to use the tools.

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the data analysis project. The course professor provides the access to the tools for free use and provides a problem description to the student – the Outline. After mutually acceptance, the student starts with the reading of the tool specification and decides what tool he/she will be using for this specific data analysis..

The student uses mainly online documentation for additional help and provides the tool analysis results to the course professor for review.

The professor provides guidance to the student for achieving best results. Once the tools were tested, the student writes a paper draft about his/her findings to be sent to the course professor. After the exchange between the student and the professor, the professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know what kind of big data analysis tools exist and how to use it in a specific situation.

Learning the difference between visualization and modelling tools Testing open source tools on real time.

Types of Waste/Residues and Waste treatment

Understand how raw material for domestic and industrial use transits to waste and how the different kind of wastes are managed. Learning how different types of wastes/residues are treated for re-use or for energy recovery

At the end of the course the student will have learned about the differences between the kind of wastes, the difference between waste and residues and how waste and residues are managed in different processes.

Understand how waste can be re-used in recycling processes for entering the circular economy process.

Understanding how waste can be effectively avoided.

Learning how a plastic recycling process operates and what are the economic and ecological advantages.

Learning about waste generation, avoidance and re-use in recycling, recovering and circular economy processes

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the paper topic out from different course subjects and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the paper.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft. The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper.

Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the difference between waste and residues Understand the different types of waste at its origin, purpose and destination. Understand how to manage effectively Municipal Solid Waste Understand how to re-use by recycling or energy recovery different kind of wastes Understand the different technologies for residue treatment

Circular Economy

Understanding the philosophy about Circular Economy

What is the definition and the aim of a circular economy process (CEP) and how to maximize the CEP for commodity products

How to encourage population for using CEP and what are the requirements for implementing CEP in a Municipality?

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the CEP topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the paper writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals of CEP What is commodity waste and how to convert this type of waste into CEP? How a CEP may be implemented in a given Municipality

Product Recycling

Learning what is possible to enter the recycling process and what technologies area available for recycling.

This course will be based and adjusted to the student’s country location. At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a feasibility study by describing a recycling project to be of use in his city, municipality or country of residence.

How to analyze a recycling project by a feasibility study

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the study topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the study writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his study draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Learning the different kind of technologies for recycling Learning how to develop a feasibility study based on a recycling project Understand what the optimal type of waste for recycling is available in the student’s residential location.

Use the tips and techniques from the course to define the right study structure for use in different circumstances

Renewable and Alternative Energy

Learning the difference between renewable, fossil and alternative energy, how the different types of energy are produced and what is the level of environmental impact that each type of the analyzed energy is generating.

At the end of the course the student will have learned the difference between renewable, alternative and fossil energy and when to make best of use of each one of the different types of energy.

How to evaluate the productivity and risks of a solar energy generator (electric and thermal), wind generator, small to large hydro plant, geothermal and biofuel. In what circumstances making best use of what type of energy. What are the constraints on building an 100% renewable grid?

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about a virtual situation to be developed with a mix of renewable, fossil and alternative energy generation and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the paper writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals and differences between renewable, alternative and fossil energy Understand the constraints for using only one type of energy and how to avoid Understand the importance of climate impact between the different types of energy Understand how to design a mixed energy grid Understand the financial compensation in case of energy sales from renewable to the grid.

Be able to use illustrations effectively in your proposals

Project Design

Learning how to design an energy related project for both energy generation and energy efficiency.

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a project description about how to build an energy related project in his country of residence.

How to write an energy related construction project

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the project topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the project writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his project draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Project Management

Learning how to write a Project Management Plan based on an energy related project

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a full project management plan based on an energy related project.

How to write a Project Management Plan

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the project Management topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and project plan – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the project management plan writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Project Management process
P. Scope Management
P. Time Management
P. Cost Management
P. Risk Management
CommunicationResourcesProcurement

Energy Management

Learning how to effectively manage energy in industries and buildings

At the end of the course the student will have learned how to make use of standard energy management tools like ISO 50001 for industries and buildings and how to implement such complex energy management concepts.

How to use and implement energy management tools

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the type of location to implement an energy management concept and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the paper writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his paper draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals of an energy management tool and concept Understand ISO 50001 Auditing according to ISO 50002 or EN16247 Implementing ISO50001 Challenges and opportunities for implementing energy management systems

Energy Efficiency Auditing

Learning how to develop an energy efficiency program according to the IPMVP protocol

At the end of the course the student will have learned the concept of the IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) as the tool for best use in energy efficiency auditing, analysis and evaluation projects.

How to prepare an EE program based on the IPMVP

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the project topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the audit project writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his audit draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals for auditing an energy efficiency project by using the IPMVP as the basis. Learn to apply the structure of IPMVP Develop an IPMVP audit plan

Transport

Learning how transport is affecting climate change and how to minimize the impact for transport.

At the end of the course the student will have learned and written a paper about a typical transport situation in his country or city of residence and how to minimize the impact by explaining a recommendation based on prior learning.

How to propose a solution for minimizing the climate change impact of a transport concept in the student’s country or city of residence.

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the proposal topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the proposal writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his proposal draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Know the fundamentals of transport on climate impact Understand possible changes in transport for minimizing environmental impact Learn how and where to apply changes in the transport sector for minimzing climate impact and maximizing energy efficiency

Future Mobility Concepts

Understanding the actual mobility concepts and their climate impact

At the end of the course the student will have developed and written a research paper with a recommendation what type of mobility concept could optimize the mobility in his country or city of residence, by applying all prior learned elements on energy production, consumption, strategy, climate impact, and mobility infrastructure.

How to develop a new mobility concept in a city or country.

The student and the course Professor mutually decide about the paper topic research topic and the student starts by writing a short problem statement and problem-solving story – the Outline. After acceptance by the Professor, the student receives additional hints about the structure of the paper writing.

The student uses book and online documentation for writing his proposal draft that he/she will submit for review to the professor at the completion of the draft.

The professor provides guidance to the student for aligning, correcting the paper. Once the paper is ready for editing, the Professor informs the student for submitting the paper to the editor for editor review.

Learn the difference between electric battery driven vehicles and internal combustion engines on fossil fuel Learn how a fuel cell is working Learn about how hydrogen can be produced by renewable energy Learn how hydrogen can be used in a combustion engine for vehicles Learn about the available mobility infrastructures Understand how individual people may contribute to a less climate impacting mobility.