Print Course syllabus
Course syllabus - Energy and Natural Resources
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
MTK107
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Organisation
Department of Engineering Sciences
Ratified
2021-01-20
Revised
2025-12-18
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
-
Books
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge of how extraction and use of natural resources for energy transformation affects the environment and climate.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student shall be able to
- Explain formation and occurrence of the most important natural resources for energy purposes.
- Describe use of natural resources for energy transformation in Sweden and rest of the world.
- Explain and describe the energy balance that includes supply, transformation, transmission and final use of energy.
- Apply relevant calculations of resource utilization and energy demand
- Critically assess and evaluate resource utilization and energy transformation and their influence on society and climate.
- Discuss and illustrate the concept of sustainable development and how it relates to resource utilization and energy transformation
Course content
The course will mainly address the following:
Formation and occurrence of natural resources, energy transformation, energy use, environmental impacts and sustainable development
Specific requirements
30 credits within an engineering prigram or within engineering/natural science
Examination
INL2, Assignment, 4,5 credits, grade: 5, 4, 3.
PRO1, Project report, 3 credits, grade: 5, 4, 3.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
Grading scale: 5, 4, 3
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps with:
MTK104 Energy and Natural Resources
MTK105 Energy and Natural Resources