General information
This course is part of the current curriculum of the master program in Coastal and Marine Management at the University Centre of the Westfjords. It is open for external participants, who must, however, fulfill the program's admission requirements and be approved by the master's program committee (for more information, see the program prerequisites).
Marine environments are increasingly becoming explored for their renewable energy potential. Offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy development are renewable energy options being explored by developer, governments, and communities at global, national, and regional levels. This course provides an overview of the marine renewable energy sector by focusing on the history of marine renewable energy development, environmental effects, marine spatial planning, device technology and transmission issues, finance and risk mitigation, socio-cultural impacts, and stakeholder and community engagement. Students will explore these issues through case studies focusing on the Bay of Fundy (Nova Scotia, Canada) and the Orkney Islands (United Kingdom). The course is grounded in theory and applied learning opportunities that enable students to assess marine renewable energy issues through professional tools and other applied resources.
Instructor: John Colton, is a Professor in Recreation and Community Development, Environment and Sustainability Studies, School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology, Acadia University, Canada.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social, political, cultural, and environmental issues related to marine renewable energy development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Pathways of Effects framework for predicting environmental responses to marine renewable energy development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of processes that support community and stakeholder engagement in marine renewable energy development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the marine renewable energy development process through case study analysis anddevelopment of a marine renewable energy project course exercise.
Content
The highlighted icons, represent the fields of education (in compliance with ISCED Classification) engaged during this course/programme.
Venue
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Application
Cost:
<p class="rtejustify">Participation costs 10.000 ISK per one ECTS unit. Registered students at the University of Iceland only pay a low fee, 5.500 ISK for up to two courses and 11.000 ISK for up to five courses, according to a contract between the University of Akureyri and the University of Iceland. Students at UA pay no fee since the courses are a part of the UA curriculum. </p>
Prerequisites:
The prerequisite for admission to the program is completion of an undergraduate university degree; it is irrelevant whether this is a BA, BS or BEd.
English ability
Applicants must have a good command of English, as all instruction takes place in English. It is assumed that applicants from Iceland, the Scandinavian countries, English-speaking countries, and from universities where all teaching takes place in English will have satisfactory English skills and knowledge. Other applicants must demonstrate that their English ability is sufficient by submitting TOEFL scores or results from other equivalent tests.
Application Procedure:
Please apply by filling out the word format application form and sending it as an attachment to kristin@uwestfjords.is. The registration deadline for each course is one month before the course starts.
Qualification
Assessment:
Only assignments of professional quality are acceptable and professional conduct, including active and timely attendance, and out of class group meetings are essential for effective completion of course requirements.
- Course Participation 15%
- Severn Estuary Barrage Position Paper 20%
- Severn Estuary Barrage Debate 15%
- MRE Development Proposal 30%
- MRE Proposal Presentation 10%
- Course Reflection Paper 10%
Credits:
This course is part of the current curriculum of the master program in Coastal and Marine Management at the University Centre of the Westfjords. It is open for external participants, who must, however, fulfill the program's admission requirements and be approved by the master's program committee (for more information, see the program prerequisites).
Marine environments are increasingly becoming explored for their renewable energy potential. Offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy development are renewable energy options being explored by developer, governments, and communities at global, national, and regional levels. This course provides an overview of the marine renewable energy sector by focusing on the history of marine renewable energy development, environmental effects, marine spatial planning, device technology and transmission issues, finance and risk mitigation, socio-cultural impacts, and stakeholder and community engagement. Students will explore these issues through case studies focusing on the Bay of Fundy (Nova Scotia, Canada) and the Orkney Islands (United Kingdom). The course is grounded in theory and applied learning opportunities that enable students to assess marine renewable energy issues through professional tools and other applied resources.
Instructor: John Colton, is a Professor in Recreation and Community Development, Environment and Sustainability Studies, School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology, Acadia University, Canada.
Please apply by filling out the word format application form and sending it as an attachment to kristin@uwestfjords.is. The registration deadline for each course is one month before the course starts.
Only assignments of professional quality are acceptable and professional conduct, including active and timely attendance, and out of class group meetings are essential for effective completion of course requirements.
- Course Participation 15%
- Severn Estuary Barrage Position Paper 20%
- Severn Estuary Barrage Debate 15%
- MRE Development Proposal 30%
- MRE Proposal Presentation 10%
- Course Reflection Paper 10%
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social, political, cultural, and environmental issues related to marine renewable energy development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Pathways of Effects framework for predicting environmental responses to marine renewable energy development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of processes that support community and stakeholder engagement in marine renewable energy development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the marine renewable energy development process through case study analysis anddevelopment of a marine renewable energy project course exercise.
The prerequisite for admission to the program is completion of an undergraduate university degree; it is irrelevant whether this is a BA, BS or BEd.
English ability
Applicants must have a good command of English, as all instruction takes place in English. It is assumed that applicants from Iceland, the Scandinavian countries, English-speaking countries, and from universities where all teaching takes place in English will have satisfactory English skills and knowledge. Other applicants must demonstrate that their English ability is sufficient by submitting TOEFL scores or results from other equivalent tests.
