| Course Name |
(中) 邁向淨零轉型(4208) |
| (Eng.) On the Path to Net zero Transition |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Environmental Engineering |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
Remi Nicolas CHAUVY |
| Department |
Department of Environmental Engineering/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
This elective lecture provides an overview of the opportunities and challenges related to the net zero carbon transition. The science and policy of climate change will be discussed, including its evidences, causes, impacts and solutions, as well as the technologies and strategies that are being developed to achieve decarbonization across the industry, energy, transportation, and building sectors. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1.Gain insight into the fundamental behind climate change, including the role of human activities in altering the Earth climate system, and the need for decarbonization
2.Evaluate and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the decarbonization of the industry, energy, transportation, and building sectors
3.Investigate the role of industries, government, and society in the net zero transition
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| 3.Professional engineering knowledge and application skills for solving environmental pollution problems and promoting sustainable development. |
| 5.Capability of data-integrating, project-management, effective-communication and teamwork. |
| 6.Capability of independent-thinking, innovation and problem-solving. |
| 7.Capability of understanding impact on environment and social culture from technology and capability |
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| topic Discussion/Production |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
| Quiz |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course introduction – Understanding Net Zero |
| Week 2 |
Scientific rationale of Climate Change: Causes, Evidences, Impacts and Solutions |
| Week 3 |
Net Zero concept, balancing emissions and removals |
| Week 4 |
Global agreements and International cooperation for Net Zero goals |
| Week 5 |
Renewable energy, energy storage and electrification strategies |
| Week 6 |
Innovative technologies for emission reduction (incl. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)) |
| Week 7 |
Industry-led transition |
| Week 8 |
Decarbonizing the building sector |
| Week 9 |
QUIZ + Course Management |
| Week 10 |
Decarbonizing the transport sector (incl. sustainable urban mobility) |
| Week 11 |
Zero Waste and Low Carbon Diet |
| Week 12 |
Policy, Economics, and Social Dimensions for Net Zero |
| Week 13 |
Case studies: Regional Net Zero transition |
| Week 14 |
Challenges and trade-off in the Net Zero transition |
| Week 15 |
Projects Presentation: Perspectives on [Country]’s Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions |
| Week 16 |
Poster Session |
| Week 17 |
Self-directed learning (Study multimedia materials related to the industry and academia designated by the teacher) |
| Week 18 |
Self-directed learning (Study multimedia materials related to the industry and academia designated by the teacher) |
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| Evaluation |
Course Participation and attendance: 15%.
Quiz: 15%.
Assignment: 20%.
Group Projects Presentation (+ report): 20%.
Poster session: 30%. |
| Textbook & other References |
-Ting DK, Stagner JA. (2021). Climate Change Science. Causes, Effects and Solutions for Global Warming. Elsevier Science and Technology. 2021.
-Fletcher WD, Smith CB (2020). Reaching Net Zero: What It Takes to Solve the Global Climate Crisis. Elsevier, 2020.
-Hossain M, Hales R, Sarker T (2018). Pathways to a Sustainable Economy : Bridging the Gap between Paris Climate Change Commitments and Net Zero Emissions. Springer International Publishing, 2018. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| N |
| Office Hours |
| Regular office hours 1-2 pm; 3-5 pm |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 07.Affordable and Clean Energy 09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11.Sustainable Cities and Communities 12.Responsible Consumption 13.Climate Action | include experience courses：N |
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