| CODE | SPI5413 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Transport and Energy | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Spatial Planning and Infrastructure | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The first half of the unit is intended to understand transport planning for sustainable development with an approach from a social, economic and environmental point of view. Moreover challenges in reducing automobile dependencies will be a main focus as seen from the perspective of densely populated areas. The second half is dedicated to the energy demands from business and society and their impact on the national infrastructure. In the light of Malta's high urbanisation rate, the energy efficiency of buildings will be a prime focus as will be the renewable energy potential that a small island state like Malta can offer. Study-unit Aims The aims of this study-unit are to: 1. provide improved future planning with focus on new urban design towards transit-oriented development. 2. impart knowledge on sustainable transport, public transportation, alternative fuels, mobility management, car-pools, attitudes and behaviour towards different transportation modes, logistics and ecodriving; 3. describe strategic energy measures with focus on transportation and building issues; 4. provide knowledge about the consequences related to energy consumption and the potential of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources; 5. introduce EMergy concepts. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - comprehend existing transportation and energy related problems and opportunities; - have a basic knowledge on sustainable transportation systems and energy strategies; - analyse the relationship between human activities and energy/transport strategies; - comprehend the basics of EMergy. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - assess the economic, social and environmental impacts of energy and transportation systems; - develop sustainable strategies for the two sectors; - demonstrate an understanding of the challenges, impacts and viewpoints of the various stakeholders. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Moving People: Sustainable Transport Development: Challenging Expectations - P Cox An Introduction to Sustainable Transportation: Policy, Planning and Implementation - P Schiller, E Bruun& J Kennworth Sustainable Energy: Opportunities and Limitations (Energy, Climate and the Environment) - D Elliott Fueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy - R Evans Malta's Second National Communication to the UNFCCC |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: Bachelor degrees in Engineering, Geography, Science, Management or any related subject. | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Odette Lewis Godwin Sant |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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