Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description Aviation's environmental externalities need to be managed. The micro-credential module aims to provide students with the knowledge and background to develop strategies and solutions for aviation to become more sustainable. Emphasis is placed on innovative technologies and practices across the sector, like Sustainable Aviation Fuels, aircraft technology, Air traffic control procedures and airspace optimisation. Finally, this micro-credential module merges academia with practice by involving the industry in the learning process via industry guest speakers, case studies, and other synchronous and asynchronous learning methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Distinguish the various environmental externalities of aviation and their trade offs 2. Assess environmental policies and practices in terms of effectiveness, efficiency and feasibility 3. Develop strategies for the aviation to mitigate externalities, but also adapt to phenomena like climate change impacts 4. Develop a critical understanding of how technology can enhance sustainability and its associated challenges, applying this to an organisational context. 5. Explore green solutions as a whole and evaluate which solution is appropriate for the short, mid and long term per sector of the aviation industry 6. Develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to communicate sustainability matters to a variety of stakeholders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Environmental externalities in aviationIt will focus on environmental economics and their application to aviation. It will elaborate on Local Air Quality, Noise Pollution and Climate ChangeEnvironmental policies and actions for aviationIt will focus on Market Based Measures, Carbon offsetting, ICAO Annex 16, Emissions Trading Scheme, CORSIA, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, operations and technological innovationsImplementing green innovationsThe cost of green technologies will be covered, along with the implementation complexity. The criticism of various measures, like Biofuels, batteries, Carbon capture and storage are central for this module along with the trafe-offs of the various environmental actions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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