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Energy Policy
Module Handbook – 2013

Programme: University of Plymouth BSc Oil and Gas Management

Module Title: International Energy Policy

Level: 5

Credits: 15

Delivery Period: February – May 2013

Total Study Time: 150 hours, comprising 40 classroom hours and 110 hours of personal study.

|Module Leader: |Dr Cassandra Martinez-King |
|Module Leader’s Contact Hours: |Please refer to the timetable |
|Module Leader’s Phone number: | |
|Module Leader’s Email Address: | |

Programme Leader: Jennifer Ting

External Examiner:

Contents

1. Introduction

1. Introduction 3
2. Module Overview 3
3. Learning Outcomes 3
4. Teaching and Learning Methods 4
5. Student Responsibilities 4
6. Staff Responsibilities 6
7. Facilities and Resources 6
8. Module Programme 7
9. Assessment information 8
10. Content Details 9
11. Important Points to Note 10

1. Introduction

Welcome to the International Energy Policy module handbook. Within this document you will find information on the module organisation and content, the learning outcomes and information relating to the assessment. We advise that you read through the handbook carefully and then use it as you progress through your programme.

Any announcements about your modules will be posted on the noticeboard and may also be broadcast on our Twitter feed - http://www.gsom.ac/twitter.asp.

2. Module Overview

This module identifies the main elements of international energy

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