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 - what, where and their characteristics.
Renewable Energy technologies -water and wind, wave and tidal.

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) and synchronous online 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.

In the event that the public health situation requires it, the planned present in person teaching will be replaced with a combination of non-synchronous online recorded teaching materials and synchronous online tutorial/seminar sessions.

Students should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.

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.