Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Energy Materials
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC11110
Module leader: Reza Salehiyan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Materials in energy production and storage, such as: fuel cells, wind turbines, solar panels, offshore structures, biomass, nuclear catalytic materials, nanotechnology, processing techniques, heat transfer in materials and instrumentation. The role of materials engineering in the circular economy from cradle to grave.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically appraise the importance of materials properties in terms of their use in energy production.

LO2: Compare the processing techniques for materials in various energy applications.

LO3: Display mastery of engineering activities that should promote sustainable development in the field of energy.

LO4: Exercise appropriate judgement of professional standards in materials selection and application including economic, ethical and regulatory standards.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Reza Salehiyan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Each week, students attend a two-hour lecture that incorporates different activities aimed at stimulating critical thinking and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance their understanding and retention of the module content.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 155 This learning approach encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning process, supported and guided by academics through tutorials and research assessments. It combines the independence of self-directed study with the structured framework provided by academic staff.
Face To Face Tutorial 16 Tutorials are designed to boost students' engagement in discussions and promote their participation in collaborative problem-solving. Questions are provided to relate the module content from lectures to real-world challenges.
Face To Face Demonstration 4 During the Life-Cycle Analysis demonstrations, students are immersed in a virtual platform designed to help them understand the carbon footprint of products. The demo allows students to comprehend the environmental impact of products from raw material extraction to their end of life.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 3~4 Week 11 , WORDS= 2500 Generating and evaluating of data [M3] to conduct a life cycle analysis including improving the output [M5, M7]This is a group report and the group will be assessed [M16]
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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