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CEM16B: Renewable Energy Systems B
Module code: CEM16B
Module provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Credits: 20
Level: Postgraduate Masters
When you'll be taught: Semester 2
Module convenor: Dr Maria Vahdati, email: m.m.vahdati@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: Yes
Talis reading list: Yes
Last updated: 11 November 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
The aim of this module is to provide the students with a knowledge of the technical, environmental and social issues associated with Hydro and Biomass energy. Technical and non-technical barriers and issues limiting widespread use of these renewable energy sources are discussed.Ìý
Assessment through lab work, numerical analysisÌýand exploration of hydro and biomass technologies gives the students an opportunity to examine and analyse data as well as to investigate issues concerned with the use of these renewable energy technologies.ÌýÌý
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hydro and biomass technologies, supporting their arguments with qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Assess the technical, environmental and social issues associated with hydro and biomassÌý energy technologies
- Conduct resource feasibility and site considerations for micro hydro projects
- Understand the technical aspects of a range of modern biomass technologies
Module content
The underlying science and technical principles necessary for understanding hydro and biomass energy technologies.ÌýÌý
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
This module will be delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and lab classes. Site visits will allow engagement with the application of these technologies.Ìý
Assessment through laboratory work and an investigation of features of the technologies involved.ÌýÌýÌý
Study hours
At least 50 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Lectures | 30 | ||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | 10 | ||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | 5 | ||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | 5 | ||
Work-based learning | |||
ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
ÌýPlacement and study abroad | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
ÌýIndependent study hours | ÌýSemester 1 | ÌýSemester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Independent study hours | 150 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Report | 50 | 2,000-3,000 words max (page limit applies) | ||
Written coursework assignment | Report | 50 | 2,000-3,000 words max (page limit applies) |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The below information applies toall full time and flexible modularstudents on taught PGT programmes in SBE
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
Assessments with numerical marks
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
- the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
- where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
- where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Student presentationsÌýÌý
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Report | 50 | 2,000-3,000 words max (page limit applies) | During the University resit period | |
Written coursework assignment | Report | 50 | 2,000-3,000 words max (page limit applies) | During the University resit period |
Additional costs
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Required textbooks | ||
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.