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 Semester 1: Research Methodologies and Energy Resources
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 Introduce students to advanced research methodologies relevant to energy and environment.
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 Provide a comprehensive understanding of conventional and renewable energy resources.
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 Course Content:
 

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 Research Methodologies
 
 
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 Introduction to Research:
 
 Types of research, research design, literature review.
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 Quantitative Methods:
 
 Statistical analysis, regression, hypothesis testing.
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 Qualitative Methods:
 
 Case studies, interviews, grounded theory.
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 Data Analysis Tools:
 
 SPSS, R, Python.
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 Energy Resources
 
 
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 Fossil Fuels:
 
 Coal, oil, natural gas – formation, extraction, environmental impacts.
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 Nuclear Energy:
 
 Nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, reactor types, safety measures.
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 Renewable Energy:
 
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 Solar Energy:
 
 Photovoltaic cells, solar thermal systems.
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 Wind Energy:
 
 Wind turbine technology, wind farm development.
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 Hydropower:
 
 Dams, hydroelectric power plants.
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 Biomass:
 
 Biofuels, biogas, biomass combustion.
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 Geothermal Energy:
 
 Geothermal power plants, direct use applications.
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 Suggested Readings:
 

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 Kothari, D.P., Singal, K.C., &amp; Ranjan, R. (2011).
 
 Renewable Energy Sources and Emerging Technologies
 
 . PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
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 Boyle, G. (2012).
 
 Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future
 
 . Oxford University Press.
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 Creswell, J. W., &amp; Creswell, J. D. (2017).
 
 Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
 
 . SAGE Publications.
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 Assessment:
 

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 Mid-term Exam: 30%
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 Assignments: 20%
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 Final Exam: 50%
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 Semester 2: Environmental Science and Energy Economics
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 Provide a strong foundation in environmental science principles.
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 Introduce the economic aspects of energy production and consumption.
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 Environmental Science
 
 
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 Ecology:
 
 Ecosystems, biodiversity, ecological balance.
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 Pollution:
 
 Air, water, soil pollution – sources, effects, control measures.
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 Climate Change:
 
 Greenhouse effect, global warming, mitigation strategies.
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 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):
 
 EIA process, case studies.
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 Energy Economics
 
 
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 Energy Markets:
 
 Supply and demand, pricing mechanisms.
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 Energy Policy:
 
 Regulations, subsidies, incentives.
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 Energy Efficiency:
 
 Technologies, policies, and practices for energy conservation.
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 Renewable Energy Economics:
 
 Cost analysis, investment appraisal.
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 Suggested Readings:
 

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 Miller, G. T., &amp; Spoolman, S. E. (2016).
 
 Environmental Science
 
 . Cengage Learning.
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 Perman, R., Common, M., Maddison, D., &amp; McGilvray, J. (2011).
 
 Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
 
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 Cleveland, C. J., &amp; Stern, D. I. (Eds.). (2008).
 
 Handbook of Energy and Resource Economics
 
 . North-Holland.
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 Assessment:
 

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 Mid-term Exam: 30%
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 Assignments: 20%
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 Final Exam: 50%
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 Semester 3: Advanced Energy Technologies and Sustainable Development
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 Explore advanced and emerging energy technologies.
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 Understand the principles of sustainable development in the context of energy and environment.
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 Advanced Energy Technologies
 
 
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 Fuel Cells:
 
 Types of fuel cells, applications.
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 Smart Grids:
 
 Components, benefits, challenges.
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 Energy Storage:
 
 Batteries, pumped hydro storage, compressed air energy storage.
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 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS):
 
 Technologies, feasibility, environmental impacts.
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 Sustainable Development
 
 
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 Principles of Sustainability:
 
 Environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
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 Sustainable Energy Systems:
 
 Integration of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency.
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 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:
 
 Strategies, policies.
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 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
 
 Role of energy companies in sustainable development.
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 Suggested Readings:
 

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 Dincer, I., &amp; Rosen, M. A. (2012).
 
 Thermal Energy Storage: Systems and Applications
 
 . John Wiley &amp; Sons.
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 Tester, J. W., Drake, E. M., Driscoll, M. J., Golay, M. W., &amp; Peters, W. A. (2012).
 
 Sustainable Energy: Choosing Among Options
 
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 Holden, E., Linnerud, K., &amp; Banister, D. (2017).
 
 Sustainable Development: Our Common Future Revisited
 
 . Routledge.
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 Assessment:
 

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 Mid-term Exam: 30%
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 Assignments: 20%
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 Final Exam: 50%
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 Semester 4: Dissertation and Research Project
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 Course Objectives:
 

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 Conduct independent research in a specialized area of energy and environment.
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 Develop advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Contribute to the existing body of knowledge through original research.
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 Dissertation
 
 
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 Research Proposal:
 
 Formulation of research questions, objectives, and methodology.
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 Literature Review:
 
 Comprehensive review of relevant literature.
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 Data Collection and Analysis:
 
 Application of appropriate research methods.
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 Results and Discussion:
 
 Interpretation of findings, comparison with existing research.
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 Conclusion and Recommendations:
 
 Summary of key findings, suggestions for future research.
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 Research Project
 
 
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 Project Planning:
 
 Defining project scope, objectives, and timeline.
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 Project Execution:
 
 Implementation of research plan, data collection, and analysis.
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 Report Writing:
 
 Preparation of a comprehensive research report.
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 Presentation:
 
 Presentation of research findings to faculty and peers.
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 Dissertation Proposal: 20%
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 Progress Reports: 30%
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 Final Dissertation: 50%
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