NCHU Course Outline
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
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
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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Attendance
Oral Presentation
Quiz
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)
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
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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 Actioninclude experience courses:N
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