The impact assessment of an energy efficiency focused course implementation in electrical engineering undergraduate students curricula

Abstract

The global energy situation highlights the critical need for sustainability-focused education and raising awareness for environmental issues among the younger generation. In the same context, the increased demand for well-trained energy professionals is often emphasized as a key factor for a smooth and efficient energy transition. Despite this, there is a limited number of studies in the literature presenting examples of good practice in sustainability and energy efficiency implementation in higher education curricula. This study aims to fill this gap in the framework of an impact assessment survey concerning the implementation of a dedicated optional course in sustainability and energy efficiency field for undergraduate electrical engineering students. The results of the survey show that together with a better understanding of specific concepts, improvements in concern, willingness and behavior associated with sustainability and energy efficiency concepts have been reported by students, after they attended the proposed course during the semester.