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Module

SPG8014 : Introduction to Hydro, Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy (Inactive)

  • Inactive for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Rosemary Norman
  • Lecturer: 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: 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
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion118:0018:00Preparation for and completion of coursework.
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials141:0014:00Non-synchronous - online teaching materials including recorded lectures, notes, tutorials & quizzes
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading154:0054:00Independent study based on provided course materials and recommended reading.
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching72:0014:00Scheduled PiP seminar sessions to be recapped.
Total100:00
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 exercise1M100Coursework 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