Energia e Ambiente

Biology, Ecology, Chemistry and English

Teaching methodologies: Presentation of concepts and case studies. Resolution of quizzes. Preparation of presentations, essays, reports, and quizzes.

Students should be able to:
1.1 Describe the role of energy in the development of societies.
1.2 Distinguish between primary and secondary energy sources.
1.3 List and describe primary and secondary energy sources.
1.4 Classify energy resources into renewable and non-renewable.
2.1 Explain de meaning of a country’s energy dependence.
2.2 List and describe strategies to reduce energy dependence.
2.3 Explain the influence of geopolitical frameworks on energy supply and prices.
3.1 Identify environmental problems resulting from energy production and use.
3.2 Justify the relevance of implementing energy efficiency measures and using renewable and low-polluting energy sources.
4.1 Explain the international framework of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).
4.2 List and describe qualitatively the objectives and targets of the NECP.
4.3 Give examples of policies and measures envisaged in the NECP.

1. Energy and development of societies.
2. Energy dependence.
3. Energy and environmental problems.
4. Energy and environmental policies.

NAO

– Aragão, A. (2014). O princípio do poluidor – pagador. Pedra angular da política comunitária do Ambiente. Instituto Jurídico da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra. https://pages.uc.pt/site/assets/files/432312/livro_completo_poluidor_pagador_alexandra_aragao_planete_verde.pdf
– Singer, S., Denruyter, J.P. (eds) (2011). The energy report: 100% renewable energy by 2050. WWF-International. https://www.worldwildlife.org/publications/the-energy-report
– Sá, A.F.R.S. (2016). Guia de aplicações de Gestão de energia e eficiência energética (3.ª ed.). Publindústria.
– Castro, R. (2022). Uma Introdução às Energias Renováveis: Eólica, Fotovoltaica e Mini-Hídrica (4.ª ed.). IST Press