2019/0, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | Face-to-Face |
| Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
| Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Tom Grassie |
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| Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning and teaching methods : Face-to-face activities undertaken in lectures and tutorials, covering the main subject themes, are supplemented by activities where the students are required to enhance their independent learner skills. Individual tutorial and topical research activities are set on a weekly basis. Guest lectures and site visits are used to further enhance the students understanding and aid in their contextualisation of module content.All learning outcomes are covered Embedding employability/PDP/scholarship skills: The key skills are: a) Demonstration of an ability to grasp key concepts pertinent to the successful design of energy systems.This covers LOs 1,2,3 and 5 b) Communication of ideas c) Analytical and reflective thinking through consideration of systems components characteristics interaction. LOs 1,2,3,4 and 5 Assessment (formative and summative): Summative assessment: both coursework submission and examination allows clear determination of each students understanding of all pertinient issues relating to the above defined LOs. These assessments require the definition and characterisation a range or renewable energy systems, with consideration given to their relative sustainability and applicability Formative assessment: through one to one discussions during tutorial sessions, each student receives verbal feedback on their progress and performance on a weekly basis. Research/teaching linkages: The module team, as an active research members of staff, will use present research projects as case studies through out the module. Key areas highlighted relate to solar resource data analysis, low cost high latitude solar thermal applications, and micro hydro powerSupporting equality and diversity: All materials are hosted on Edinburgh napier Universities VLE "Moodle" and are available in paper copy, catering for a diverse student group.
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
| Face To Face | Lecture | 24 |
| Face To Face | Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 152 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
| Report | 25 | 1,2 AND 3 | 6 | , WORDS= 1500 |
| Report | 25 | 1,2 AND 3 | 8 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000 |
| Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 50 | 1,2,3,4,5 | 14/15 | HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0 |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |