ESC-40032 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Barred Combinations

Description for 2023/24

This is an option module for the Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology MSc. It aims to provide students with an overview of key concepts, debates, processes and discourses in relation to technologies which derive energy from below the ground, ie fossil fuels, geothermal and ground source heat while emphasising how we can mimise carbon footprint. 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.

This module aims to develop students' understanding of the implications of meeting global energy budgets using current fossil-fuel energy resources and using lower impact "cleaner-coal", unconventional fossil fuels and nuclear energy. It includes consideration of how different national climatic scenarios will drive development of technologies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate, critically evaluate, communicate effectively and apply awareness, systematic understanding and informed concern about Earth science challenges in the development and exploitation of the range of subsurface sustainable and renewable energies available, including nuclear energy, and the associated technological challenges.: 1,2,

Demonstrate, critically evaluate, communicate effectively and apply awareness, systematic understanding and informed concern about Earth science challenges in the capability of subsurface sustainable and renewable energy resources, including nuclear energy, in meeting global energy needs in the context of increased concern about energy security: 1,2,

Demonstrate, critically evaluate, communicate effectively and apply awareness, systematic understanding and informed concern about the implications of meeting global energy challenges and the different scenarios driving technological development.: 1,2,

Demonstrate, critically evaluate, communicate effectively and apply awareness, systematic understanding and informed concern of the implications for the developing world and its economy of increased deployment of sustainable and renewable energies.: 1,2,

Study hours

24hrs: Lecture and seminar contact time
24hrs: Guided presentation and group facilitation preparation
20hrs: Independent research, reflection and writing
82hrs: Independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment