Unconventional and Alternative Energy Sources Field of study: Environmental Hazard Engineering
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023

Module name: Unconventional and Alternative Energy Sources
Module code: W2-IZ-S1-218
Programme code: W2-S1IZ19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to discuss all alternative and unconventional energy sources and the pros and cons of their use. The following topics will be discussed: solar energy, wind energy, flowing water energy, sea and ocean energy, geothermal energy, energy related to the use of biomass, and bigass. Issues related to nuclear energy and its development will also be discussed. The issues related to the development of unconventional energy sources will be discussed in relation to Poland and other countries of the world.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
the student is able to indicate the pros and cons of energy production from individual alternative and unconventional energy sources, taking into account socio-economic and natural conditions [U01]
 W02 [5/5] U01 [3/5] U02 [1/5] U03 [1/5] K01 [5/5]
the student knows the history of the basic concepts of non-conventional and alternative energy sources and divisions regarding energy generation sources [W01]
 W01 [2/5] W02 [1/5] W04 [1/5] W05 [2/5] K01 [2/5]
the student knows the specificity of energy production within the so-called unconventional energy sources, is able to explain the need to generate energy from renewable sources [W02]
 W01 [1/5] W02 [1/5] W05 [2/5] U03 [2/5] K06 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-IZ-S1-218_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
SWOT analysis [b10] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work U01 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)