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Postgraduate Handbook 2022-2023 (archived)
Module BUSI4S310: Whole Energy Systems
Department: Management and Marketing
BUSI4S310: Whole Energy Systems
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 10 | Available in 2022/2023 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- This module is designed solely for students studying on the Master of Energy Systems Management
- To provide an overview and describe the characteristics of heating and cooling systems that are not based on carbon technologies.
Content
- Whole system energy overview (balancing security of supply, cost and environmental impact)
- The risks in running a low carbon energy system
- The direction of energy innovation and the future of energy systems
- Engagement and culture change of consumers of energy (public and industry)
- Digitisation of the energy system
- The socioeconomic impacts of energy systems and the ethical considerations
- Awareness and understanding of the principles of community, decentralised and democratised energy systems
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Awareness and understanding of how an energy system operates
- A knowledge and understanding of the benefits and limitations of technologies currently used or being developed
- Awareness and understanding of the impact of democratised energy systems
Subject-specific Skills
- Ability to evaluate the environmental effects from energy production and use
- Understanding of the options for energy systems
- Ability to evaluate technologies used in reducing environmental impact
- Define ethics in relation to energy use
- Ability to develop a narrative to explain alternate lifestyles and explain how these reduce Carbon Emissions
Key Skills
- Planning and managing time
- Problem solving in complex multidisciplinary environments
- Strategic thinking across a broad range of environmental and technical factors
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module content is delivered in lectures.
- Students can make use of staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff. These are sign up sessions which will be available to the students
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 25 | Typically block taught over two weeks for full time students | 1 hour | 25 | |
| Preparation and reading | 75 | ||||
| Total | 100 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% | Coursework | 3000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Short video presentation on benefits and limitations of one or more technologies currently used or being developed. With supporting handout.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.