SPG8009 : Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics and Ethics
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Miss Sharon Joyce
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide students with an appreciation of the political and ethical context of renewable energy at international, national and local level and for students to be able to critically review Government energy strategies.
The module provides students with the 'sustainability' context for renewable energy (whether in the form of electricity, heat or transport), to critically review Government energy policies and strategies and to form a view on whether these are adequate to achieve renewable energy and GHG emissions commitments.
Outline Of Syllabus
Energy is a global issue, this module will look at how different nations deal with energy issues and how government policy drive the uptake of renewable energy systems.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | PiP Lectures (NOT ESSENTIAL). Introduction and teaching sessions. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Online synchronous tutorial sessions. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Online teaching materials including recorded lectures, notes, tutorials and quizzes. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Coursework assignment. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 37:00 | 37:00 | Independent study based on provided course materials and recommended reading. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Individual or group research and reading for formative exercise. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PiP or synchronous online |
| 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 Synchronous online sessions and discussion boards 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 assignment
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to the prevailing C-19 circumstances.
Students should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
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 | Written assignment (3000 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework assignment will provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the drivers, techniques and technologies behind energy management.
The coursework assignment will provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their comprehensive and systematic knowledge and understanding of the politics and ethics associated with renewable energy.
Subject specific, cognitive and communication skills will also be assessed through the assignment. The other key skills will not be assessed but students will need to utilise these skills in order to access the self guided material and prepare the assignment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SPG8009's Timetable