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RES - The School for Renewable Energy Science is a private, [[non-profit organization|non-profit]], [[graduate school]] located in the city of [[Akureyri]] in northern [[Iceland]] and shares its facilities with the [[University of Akureyri]]. The school was established in 2006, but formally commenced operations in April, 2007, through a series of Declarations of Cooperation with universities in Iceland and [[Iceland GeoSurvey]] and involving the Icelandic Ministry of Education.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://brunnur.stjr.is/mrn/logogregl.nsf/FF6C260B2319251D002567BA004D88CB/5FBD1CAA7A2F5822002572D50034FA3E?OpenDocument | title = Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation) | work = Ministry of Education | date = [[2006-04-27]] | accessdate = 2007-09-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://brunnur.stjr.is/mrn/logogregl.nsf/FF6C260B2319251D002567BA004D88CB/739A11B7A6C98C2A002572D500354327?OpenDocument | title = Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation) | work = Ministry of Education | date = [[2006-04-27]] | accessdate = 2007-09-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://brunnur.stjr.is/mrn/logogregl.nsf/FF6C260B2319251D002567BA004D88CB/A848965B88EC2B11002572D500341FD2?OpenDocument | title = Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation) | work = Ministry of Education | date = [[2006-04-27]] | accessdate = 2007-09-11 }}</ref> |
'''RES - The School for Renewable Energy Science''' is a private, [[non-profit organization|non-profit]], [[graduate school]] located in the city of [[Akureyri]] in northern [[Iceland]] and shares its facilities with the [[University of Akureyri]]. The school was established in 2006, but formally commenced operations in April, 2007, through a series of Declarations of Cooperation with universities in Iceland and [[Iceland GeoSurvey]] and involving the Icelandic Ministry of Education.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://brunnur.stjr.is/mrn/logogregl.nsf/FF6C260B2319251D002567BA004D88CB/5FBD1CAA7A2F5822002572D50034FA3E?OpenDocument | title = Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation) | work = Ministry of Education | date = [[2006-04-27]] | accessdate = 2007-09-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://brunnur.stjr.is/mrn/logogregl.nsf/FF6C260B2319251D002567BA004D88CB/739A11B7A6C98C2A002572D500354327?OpenDocument | title = Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation) | work = Ministry of Education | date = [[2006-04-27]] | accessdate = 2007-09-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://brunnur.stjr.is/mrn/logogregl.nsf/FF6C260B2319251D002567BA004D88CB/A848965B88EC2B11002572D500341FD2?OpenDocument | title = Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation) | work = Ministry of Education | date = [[2006-04-27]] | accessdate = 2007-09-11 }}</ref> |
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The school is owned and operated by [http://res.is/?m=page&f=viewPage&id=18 Orkuvörður Ltd.], a non-profit company whose shareholders include prominent energy and financial companies in Iceland. |
The school is owned and operated by [http://res.is/?m=page&f=viewPage&id=18 Orkuvörður Ltd.], a non-profit company whose shareholders include prominent energy and financial companies in Iceland. |
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RES graduates its students through its affiliation with the University of Iceland and the University of Akureyri. The University of Akureyri is an accredited higher education institution operating by the University of Akureyri Act. No. 40/1999. The University of Akureyri has applied for a renewed accreditation under the recent Higher Education Act, No. 63/2006, for each of its academic subject areas. The forthcoming accreditation will cover RES's subject areas.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://menntamalaraduneyti.is/malaflokkar/visindamal/vidurkenning/ | title = Viðurkenning Háskóla | work = Ministry of Education | accessdate = 2007-09-12 }}</ref> |
RES graduates its students through its affiliation with the University of Iceland and the University of Akureyri. The University of Akureyri is an accredited higher education institution operating by the University of Akureyri Act. No. 40/1999. The University of Akureyri has applied for a renewed accreditation under the recent Higher Education Act, No. 63/2006, for each of its academic subject areas. The forthcoming accreditation will cover RES's subject areas.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://menntamalaraduneyti.is/malaflokkar/visindamal/vidurkenning/ | title = Viðurkenning Háskóla | work = Ministry of Education | accessdate = 2007-09-12 }}</ref> |
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==Academic |
==Academic Program== |
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Starting in February 2008, RES will offer an international |
Starting in February 2008, RES will offer an international program of graduate-level study in [[renewable energy]] science. All instructions and correspondence are in [[English language|English]]. |
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RES offers a 90 credit [[M.Sc.]] degree in renewable energy science with three |
RES offers a 90 credit [[M.Sc.]] degree in renewable energy science with three specializations; [[geothermal energy]], [[fuel cell]] systems and technologies, and [[biofuels]] and [[bioenergy]]. By [[2010]], the school hopes to add more specializations in areas such as [[hydropower]], energy systems and policies, [[solar energy|solar power]], and [[wind power|wind]] and [[wave power]] <ref>[http://www.res.is/is/news/res_opening_convocation/ RES Opening Convocation]</ref>. Degrees are awarded through its affiliation with the [[University of Akureyri]], Iceland's largest public university outside of the capital city of [[Reykjavík]], and the University of Iceland. |
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Each area of |
Each area of specialization consists of a series of intensive 1-3 week modules that carry 2-6 [[European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System|ECTS credits]] each. Each series of modules includes field trips to sites related to Iceland's energy industry, known for its use of renewable resources.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://pubs.acs.org/cen/government/84/8442gov1box.html | title = Iceland's Move To Renewable Energy | work = Chemical and Engineering News | date = [[2006-10-16]] | accessdate = 2007-09-12 }}</ref> Students take an exam following the completion of each module and a final exam at the end of the trimester. |
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The final degree requirement is a 30 credit Master's [[Thesis]]. |
The final degree requirement is a 30 credit Master's [[Thesis]]. |
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==Summer School== |
==Summer School== |
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RES offers a summer course for foreign students in collaboration with study-abroad |
RES offers a summer course for foreign students in collaboration with study-abroad organizations, such as the [[School for International Training]]. These courses combine classroom and field studies for a specialized 6-8 week program. Summer school students also take classes in [[Icelandic language]]. |
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==Tuition== |
==Tuition== |
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Tuition for the M.Sc. |
Tuition for the M.Sc. programs at RES is 23.800 [[Euro| €]] for the full one-year program. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Type | Private / Non-Profit University |
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| Established | 2006 |
| Director | Gudjon Steindorsson (Managing) Dr. Björn Gunnarsson (Academic) |
| Location | , |
| Affiliations | University of Akureyri University of Iceland Iceland GeoSurvey |
| Website | www.res.is |
RES - The School for Renewable Energy Science is a private, non-profit, graduate school located in the city of Akureyri in northern Iceland and shares its facilities with the University of Akureyri. The school was established in 2006, but formally commenced operations in April, 2007, through a series of Declarations of Cooperation with universities in Iceland and Iceland GeoSurvey and involving the Icelandic Ministry of Education.[1][2][3]
The school is owned and operated by Orkuvörður Ltd., a non-profit company whose shareholders include prominent energy and financial companies in Iceland.
Accreditation
RES graduates its students through its affiliation with the University of Iceland and the University of Akureyri. The University of Akureyri is an accredited higher education institution operating by the University of Akureyri Act. No. 40/1999. The University of Akureyri has applied for a renewed accreditation under the recent Higher Education Act, No. 63/2006, for each of its academic subject areas. The forthcoming accreditation will cover RES's subject areas.[4]
Academic Program
Starting in February 2008, RES will offer an international program of graduate-level study in renewable energy science. All instructions and correspondence are in English.
RES offers a 90 credit M.Sc. degree in renewable energy science with three specializations; geothermal energy, fuel cell systems and technologies, and biofuels and bioenergy. By 2010, the school hopes to add more specializations in areas such as hydropower, energy systems and policies, solar power, and wind and wave power [5]. Degrees are awarded through its affiliation with the University of Akureyri, Iceland's largest public university outside of the capital city of Reykjavík, and the University of Iceland.
Each area of specialization consists of a series of intensive 1-3 week modules that carry 2-6 ECTS credits each. Each series of modules includes field trips to sites related to Iceland's energy industry, known for its use of renewable resources.[6] Students take an exam following the completion of each module and a final exam at the end of the trimester.
The final degree requirement is a 30 credit Master's Thesis.
Faculty
Teaching staff of RES are researchers and professors from Iceland, energy experts from engineering and energy consulting firms, and international experts from research universities in Europe, North America and Asia.
Summer School
RES offers a summer course for foreign students in collaboration with study-abroad organizations, such as the School for International Training. These courses combine classroom and field studies for a specialized 6-8 week program. Summer school students also take classes in Icelandic language.
Tuition
Tuition for the M.Sc. programs at RES is 23.800 € for the full one-year program.
See also
References
- ^ "Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation)". Ministry of Education. 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation)". Ministry of Education. 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Samstarfsyfirlýsing (Declaration of Cooperation)". Ministry of Education. 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Viðurkenning Háskóla". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ^ RES Opening Convocation
- ^ "Iceland's Move To Renewable Energy". Chemical and Engineering News. 2006-10-16. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
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