SPG8032 : Renewable Electricity Generation Systems
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Rosemary Norman
- Lecturer: Dr Alasdair Charles, Professor Lidija Siller, Dr 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: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| 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 solar photovoltaic (PV), hydro, wind, wave and tidal energy.
Outline Of Syllabus
Renewable electricity generation systems will be considered in terms of two key aspects:
Renewable Energy Resources – Nature, location and magnitude of the resource combined with fundamentals of energy available in solar PV, hydro, wind, wave and tidal schemes.
Renewable Energy Technologies – Underlying scientific principles of energy capture and conversion to electricity in solar PV, hydro, wind, wave and tidal power schemes. History, technology, present commercial and research status for leading technologies will be considered.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Revision and exam completion |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Review online materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Scheduled, recapped lecture sessions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Scheduled, recapped lecture sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Revision and computer assessment completion |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 54 | 1:00 | 54:00 | Course materials & recommended reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Scheduled tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Independent study of the technologies |
| Total | 200:00 |
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 and used to introduce key topics. The lecture 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.
Intended knowledge and skills outcomes will be addressed through the lecture sessions and reinforced through formative Canvas quizzes and structured online materials.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 150 | 1 | A | 80 | In-person examination |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 20 | Canvas-based computer assessment, 1 hour duration to be completed within 24-hour window |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas quizzes with feedback throughout the module |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination provides an appropriate method to assess the students' critical thinking, written communication, numeracy and subject-specific skills as students solve problems based on the learning material. (IKO 1-4, ISO1, 4, 5)
The mid-module computer assessment affords students an opportunity to demonstrate problem solving, numeracy and associated cognitive skills (ISO 2, 3).
The formative assessment will enable students to test their understanding of the materials as they progress through the module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SPG8032's Timetable