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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Emissions Markets & Aviation
Module Code EF220
School DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Mark Cummins
Semester 2: Mark Cummins
Autumn: Mark Cummins
Module TeacherMark Cummins
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will provide students with a comprehensive treatment of emissions markets for the aviation sector. The key emissions markets will be discussed, including the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), Clean Development Mechanism, Joint Implementation and the voluntary emissions markets. Mitigation of aviation emissions via the EU ETS and voluntary emissions markets will be a particular focus. The economics and politics underlying emissions reductions efforts in the aviation sector will be outlined. The module concludes with a presentation of the mitigation strategies available to the aviation industry, including operational efficiency, aircraft design and alternative fuels.

Learning Outcomes
1. Articulate climate change issues, the contribution of the aviation sector to climate change and the emerging climate change policies impacting the aviation sector.
2. Distinguish between the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, Clean Development Mechanism, Joint Implementation and voluntary emissions markets.
3. Explain the role of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme in reducing aviation emissions.
4. Explain the role of the voluntary emissions markets in reducing aviation emissions.
5. Describe the primary mitigation strategies available to the aviation sector, including operational efficiency, aircraft design and alternative fuels.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24The lecturer will present the essential ideas and core concepts pointing students towards resources where they can get further information
Lecturer supervised learning12Workshops to review individual work project
Independent learning47Preparation for, and reading after lectures
On-line learning12Moodle: weekly readings, exercises and quizzes
Assignment30Individual project on a topic approved by the Lecturer
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentIndividual Project30%Week 8
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Gossling, S., Upham, P., (eds.): 2009, Climate Change and Aviation: Issues, Challenges and Solutions, Earthscan, London,
  • Ellerman, D., Convery, F.J., de Perthuis, C., (eds.): 2010, Pricing Carbon: The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, 1st ed., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,
  • Hansjürgens, B., Ralf, A., (eds.): 2008, Economics and Management of Climate Change: Risks, Mitigation and Adaptation, Springer, New York,
  • Labatt, S., White, R.R.: 2007, Carbon Finance: The Financial Implications of Climate Change, Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey,
Other Resources
4281, Journal, 0, Energy Economics, 4282, Journal, 0, Energy Policy, 4283, Journal, 0, The Journal of Energy Markets, 4284, Journal, 0, Transport Policy, 4285, Journal, 0, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment,
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Programme or List of Programmes
AMPSBSc in Aviation Man. with Pilot Studies
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