SPG8012 : Renewable Energy: Energy Management
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Miss Sharon Joyce
- 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 enable the students to develop the knowledge and skills to manage energy in the workplace.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module gives a systematic and comprehensive overview of why we should manage the energy we use, looking at political, environmental and fiscal issues. It then goes on to give the students the tools and techniques necessary to actively manage energy in their workplace.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Coursework Assignment . |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Lectures. Introduction and teaching sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 46:00 | 46:00 | Independent study based on provided course materials and resources |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Online teaching material including videos, notes, exercises and quizzes |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Small Group Tutorials |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CME8019 | Energy Management |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
At Masters level the focus is on guided independent study and group supported learning. Online guided learning material is available to students via Canvas. The Lectures and 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.
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 | Assignment or equivalent (approx. 2000 words). |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | M | Compulsory group work exercises. |
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.
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/
- SPG8012's Timetable