ES2S202 - Energy Systems 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Energy Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian Skilling | ||
| Module Team: | Duncan Pirrie, James Reed, Niamh Breslin, Anthony Harris, Emma Higgins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100175 - energy engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The Energy Systems module provides an overview of (1) the range of renewable (wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, hydro-electric, biomass) and non-renewable (fossil fuels, nuclear) sources of energy, and (2) the exploration and utilization of these systems at present and in the future.
The aims of this module are:
- To provide students with an appreciation of the energy requirements and energy mix needed at the present day and in the future
- To provide students with a detailed overview of the range of energy systems currently available and to promote discussion of their relative merits in terms of environmental concerns, cost and national security.
In engaging with the module appropriately, students will fully achieve level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the following USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Communication - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Leadership - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Project Management - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Non-renewable and renewable energy. Conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon systems. Nuclear energy systems; sources of uranium (extraction and production), nuclear waste disposal.? Geothermal energy; deep geothermal plants, ground source heating and cooling (ground source heat pumps).? Renewable energy technologies, resource assessment and utilisation: solar, wind, wave, tidal, biomass.? Environmental impacts.? Power generation, storage and transmission.? Energy supply and demand; reduction in energy demand through sustainable engineering and design.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 38 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Gain an in-depth appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of the range of energy systems available for meeting the needs of society at present and in the future |
| LO2 | Gain a detailed understanding of one of the following renewable sources that are applicable to the UK: wind, tidal, solar, nuclear or geothermal |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | Individual practical report based on one example on a renewable energy system | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Individual report based on an overview of energy requirements for the UK | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |