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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:

On 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
2023/4, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
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)
Face To Face Lecture 52
Independent Learning Guided independent study 145
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 40 1, 3 11 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1-4 14/15 HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Energy Materials
 

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