Renewable Energy Dissertation - 2024 entry
| MODULE TITLE | Renewable Energy Dissertation | CREDIT VALUE | 60 |
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| MODULE CODE | ENEM104 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Helen Smith (Coordinator) |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 20 |
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This dissertation will give you the chance to demonstrate the renewable energy engineering knowledge, to exercise your initiative and personal responsibility, and to use the research techniques and skills you have developed throughout your degree.
You will be required to solve an academic or industry related practical problem based on the topics learned within, but not exclusive to, the Renewable Energy Engineering MSc programme. The project work will lead to a major piece of work (dissertation) of approximately 15,000 words that involves project planning, analytical, experimental or empirical results and their interpretation, showing how the goals of the project have been met. You will receive a list of potential projects or alternatively, you can discuss your own dissertation ideas with the module leader/potential supervisor (academic staff) with a view to explore if they offer required technical rigour and research challenge.
Project management is a key skill for successful completion of any project. To help develop your project management skills, before commencing your research project you will complete a summative assessment to produce a short, formal research proposal that must be signed off by your supervisor before project commencement.
As part of the research project, you are expected to undertake a considerable amount of self-study. There is limited formal taught component in the module, plus suggested regular meetings with the supervisor.
Pre-requisite modules: All compulsory taught modules for the Renewable Energy Engineering MSc.
The aim of the project and associated dissertation is to showcase a range of your abilities, including project management and effective communication skills. You will have the chance to undertake individual research of a technical, management or combined nature at Masters level in the field of Renewable Energy Engineering.
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
1. Demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of knowledge in areas appropriate to the chosen research project at the forefront of the academic discipline;
2. Research and critically evaluate the academic and industry literature relevant to the proposed project area (M4-FL);
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
3. Evaluate the ethical concerns associated with the project and put appropriate safeguards in place as required (M8-FL);
4. Plan your project using recognised and appropriate project management techniques, and analyse the risks associated with the project and implement appropriate mitigation measures (M9-FL, M17-FL);
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
5. Identify and reflect on the skills developed through the project in the context of UK-SPEC as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD (M18-FL);
6. Communicate your research effectively both orally and in writing (M17-FL).
Programme of work to be set by the project supervisor.
Dissertation-specific skills sessions to include:
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Dissertation introduction
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Ethics
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Health and safety
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Library resources and research skills
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 24 | Guided Independent Study | 576 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 24 | Supervision |
| Guided independent study | 576 | Dissertation writing and private study |
| Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Coursework | 90 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 10 |
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| Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Planning report | 10 | 2000 words | 3,4 | Written and verbal |
| Dissertation | 75 | 15,000 words | 1,2,5,6 | Written |
| Interview | 15 | Interview with examiners | 5.6 | Written |
| Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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| As above | Coursework (100%) | All | Referral/Deferral period |
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall, you will be required to resubmit the original assessment as necessary. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
ELE: vle.exeter.ac.uk
Web based and Electronic Resources:
Other Resources:
Reading list for this module:
| CREDIT VALUE | 60 | ECTS VALUE | 30 |
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| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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| CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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| ORIGIN DATE | Monday 11th March 2024 | LAST REVISION DATE | Wednesday 23rd October 2024 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | Renewable Energy Engineering MSc Dissertation Final Project |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.
