Course syllabus adopted 2024-01-30 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameHållbar sjöfart ur ett miljöperspektiv
- CodeSJM040
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTSJKL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- ThemeEnvironment 7.5 c
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 75111
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
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| 0117 Examples class, part A 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0217 Written and oral assignments, part B 3 c Grading: TH | 3 c | ||||||
| 0317 Examination, part C 3 c Grading: TH | 3 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Lena Granhag- Associate Professor, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
None.Aim
Students taken the course will receive knowledge in sustainable development, environmental impact from shipping as well as the regulatory framework for shipping. The student will attain knowledge within natural sciences, national and international regulations and environmental work within shipping companies. This includes emissions from shipping to air and water and abatement techniques. The course also gives an introduction to scientific work and report writing.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Explain the concept of sustainable development from the three dimensions, economical, ecological and social and exemplify how shipping is related to this dimensions.- Explain the emissions of pollutants from shipping and how these effect air and water quality
- Discuss abatement technologies, measures and regulations controlling the environmental impact from shipping
- Perform practical work on environmental analyses
- Discuss ethical dimensions of sustainable development
- Write a scientific report based on critically reviewed sources
Content
The content of the course includes the three general topics; 1) sustainable development 2) environmental impact of shipping 3) scientific work. These topic are covered by practical work, thesis writing and via lectures on:- Sustainable development
- Emissions from shipping to water and effects on marine environments.
- Emissions from shipping to air and effects on the environment and human health.
The content in the course couples to the UN Sustainability goals
13 Climate action
14 Life below water
15 Life on land
Organisation
The course contains lectures and projects including seminars and writing assignments. The first project task is to produce a thesis and the other projects are practical. For completion of the course, the projects need to be finalized, attendance in seminars are required and a written examination must be accepted.Literature
Hållbar utveckling - Historia, definition & ingenjörens roll. Hedenius, Persson & Sprei. 2016Shipping and the Environment - Improving Environmental Performance in Marine Transportation. Andersson et al. 2016
Examination including compulsory elements
The course comprises of three parts.Part A contain practical exercises where environmental and technical measurements are performed. This project is mandatory, comprises 1.5 hp and is graded as Pass (active participation) and Fail (no participation).
Part B comprises scientific writing where a report on environmental impact from shipping and work with sustainable development. The project is reported orally and through a report. Participation in seminars and presentations are mandatory. The project corresponds to 3 hp.
Part C contain lecturer on sustainable development and the environmental impact of shipping and is examined via a written exam. The written exam corresponds to 3 hp.
For completion of the course, the grade Pass on the written exam and the projects, as well as participation in mandatory seminars are required. The final grade on the course is graded on the scale Fail and 3-5 (Pass) where Part B (report) and Part C (written exam) have similar impact on the final grade.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.