This is a core module for the MSc in Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology. It aims to provide students with an overview of key concepts, debates, processes and discourses in relation to technologies which derive energy from above the ground, ie those which we know as renewable including wind/wave/solar and new build and existing nuclear energies, emphasising how we can minimise carbon footprint and assessing the contribution each might make to energy needs. The aim is that students will gain an in depth understanding across the field which will prepare them to specialise in an area for their dissertation
Recognise the challenges in the capability of renewable and nuclear energy resources in meeting global energy needs in the context of increased concerns about energy security will be achieved by assessments: 1 2 3
Explain the implications of meeting global energy challenges and analyse the different scenarios driving technological development will be achieved by assessments: 1 2 3
Analyse and evaluate the implications for the developing world and its economy of increased deployment of renewable and nuclear energies will be achieved by assessments: 1 2 3
24hrs: Presentation and group facilitation preparation
102hrs: Independent research, reflection and writing
Unseen examination with a selection of questions of varying types (short answer, longer essay type question, multiple choice chosen to give students opportunity to demonstrate differing abilities.
15 minute presentation of a topic selected after discussion with module leader. The presentation will probably be ( although other modes are acceptable) a time limited Powerpoint or similar presentation with time allotted for questions from a group audience
A 3000 word essay on a topic ( probably the same as the presentation) demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the topic, good use of reference material, reasoned argument and formulation of conclusions
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