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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Renewable Energy Issues | |||
| Reference | LLM109 | Version | 2 |
| Created | July 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | September 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop the student's knowledge and critical understanding of renewable energy issues, and explore the sustainable development of energy by examining a variety of environmental issues. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically analyse what is meant by renewable energy and the main issues associated with it. |
| 2 | Evaluate critically various types of renewable energy and legal ramifications. |
| 3 | Understand how putting in place renewable energy targets and support schemes can operate to promote the deployment of renewable energy projects in various regions of the world. |
| 4 | Critically discuss the role of legislative process in changing and enforcing standards in renewable energy usage. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Introduction to renewable energies; its role in sustainable development, the energy transition and fight against climate change; the corresponding policy, legislation, and regulations; the implementation and enforcement of the aforementioned. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures, seminars, assigned reading, case studies, group activities, directed reading/research and a coursework assignment |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | One coursework essay (Weighting: 100%) | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve an B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve an C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve an D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CROSSLEY, P., 2019. "Renewable energy law: an international assessment" New York: Cambridge University Press. |
| 2 | ELLIOT, D., 2019. "Renewable Energy in the UK: past, present and future" Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 3 | EVERETT, B., PEAKE, S., WARREN, J.P., 2021. "Energy systems and sustainability: power for a sustainable future" 3rd edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | TWIDELL, J., 2022. "Renewable energy resources". 4th edition. London: Routledge. |