SPG8014 : Introduction to Hydro, Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Rosemary Norman
- Lecturer: Professor Nick Baker
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To introduce postgraduate students from largely non-engineering backgrounds to, and provide an awareness of, the technological, economic, environmental and resource aspects of a range of renewable energy technologies. This module will focus on hydro, wind, wave and tidal energy.
Outline Of Syllabus
Renewable Energy Resources – Nature, location and magnitude of resource combined with fundamentals of energy available in hydro, wind, wave and tidal schemes.
Renewable Energy technologies – Underlying scientific principles of power capture and conversion to electricity in hydro, wind, wave and tidal power schemes. History, technology, present commercial and research status for leading technologies.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Non-synchronous - online teaching materials including recorded lectures, notes, tutorials & quizzes |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Preparation for and completion of coursework. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 54:00 | 54:00 | Independent study based on provided course materials and recommended reading. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 7 | 2:00 | 14:00 | Scheduled PiP seminar sessions to be recapped. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
At Masters level the focus is on guided independent study and group supported learning. Online guided learning material is delivered to students via Canvas. The Present in Person (PiP) sessions will provide students with the opportunity to discuss concepts with lecturers and their peers to consolidate their understanding.
Information literacy, interpersonal communication, planning and organisation, numeracy and written communication will be practiced throughout, and assessed in the online assessment.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 100 | Coursework assessment - approx 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework tests the students' critical thinking, written communication, numeracy and subject-specific skills as students solve problems based on the learning material.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SPG8014's Timetable