Study information

Science for Energy Engineering - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLEScience for Energy Engineering CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENE1003 MODULE CONVENERDr Zhenyu Zhang (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 12
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 48
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
A sound appreciation of fundamental chemistry is relevant for understanding renewable technologies and the challenges we face to achieve zero carbon energy. This module starts with an exploration of atomic structure, highlighting how atoms are classified in the Periodic Table of the Elements and different arrangements of atoms and chemical reactions. In this module you will develop an understanding of chemistry and how it relates to your course as well as key skills, methods and practice in studying and applying chemistry and chemical reactions in renewable energy technologies. 
 
There are no pre-requisite or co-requisite modules required to undertake this module, which is intended to be of use to all Year 1 students - especially those subjects with some chemistry component. This module is suitable for non-specialist students with an interest in the subject and may be applicable for interdisciplinary pathways.
 
AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the chemistry that underpins key technologies in the clean energy engineering process. It will introduce you to the basic concepts of atomic structure and bonding before moving on to address the basic chemistry and chemical reactions underpinning developments of biofuels, energy storage, fuel cells and solar energy conversion. It will also introduce techniques for chemical analysis and provide an introduction to chemical laboratory practice. 

This module will deliver and summatively assess the Engineering Council’s Accreditation of Higher Education Programme (AHEP-4) Learning Outcomes that are indicated in brackets in the ILO section below.

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
 
1.  Understand the basic principles of fundamental inorganic and organic chemistry related to renewable energy technologies (B 1)
2.  Comprehend the role of chemistry underpinning developments of biofuels, energy storage, fuel cells and solar energy conversion (B 2)
 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge 
 
3.  Show an understanding of how to conduct and interpret laboratory experiments and gain scientific analysis skills (B 4)
4.  Show an understanding of how to do literature investigation and interpret laboratory experiments (B 4, 13)
 
Personal and Key Transferable /Employment Skills and Knowledge
 
5.  Demonstrate an awareness of laboratory procedures and safety risks (B 9)
6.  Demonstrate effective work and communication skills and group working skills (B 12, 13)
 

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
- Fundamental principles: The atom, the periodic table, bonding, chemical reactions
- Organic chemistry (carbon chemistry)
- Biofuels and combustion chemistry
- Chemistry of hydrogen
- Electrochemistry
- Chemistry of energy storage (‘battery chemistry’)
- Semiconductor chemistry of solar energy conversion
- Laboratory safety
- Laboratory techniques
 
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 36 Guided Independent Study 114 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 24 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 12 Tutorials
Guided independent study 114 Lecture and assessment preparation, wider reading

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
       
       
       
       
       
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 40 Written Exams 60 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Written Report 40 2000 words 3, 4, 5, 6 Written feedback sheet
ELE quiz 20 1 hr 1, 2 Written feedback sheet
Examination 40 1.5 hours 1, 2 Examination Mark
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Coursework element comprising report/quiz Report/ Quiz weighted as above 1-6 Referral/deferral period
Examination Examination 1, 2 Referral/deferral period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Referred and deferred assignments will mirror the original modes of assessment.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Report writing - http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/hlst/documents/heinfe_exchange/blended_learning_pdp_materials/5_reportwriting.pdf

Group work/dynamics – http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/improving-group-dynamics.htm and http://www1.wfh.org/publication/files/pdf-1245.pdf

Other Resources:

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Lewis, M. and Waller, G. Thinking chemistry GCSE Oxford University Press 1999
Set Lewis, R. and Evans, W. Chemistry Macmillan Foundation 1997
Set Peet, J.H.H Fundamentals of Chemistry Longman 1978
Set Steedman, W., Snadden, R.B. & Anderson, I.H Chemistry for Engineering and Applied Sciences 2nd Pergamon Press 1980
Set Tennent, R.M., Science Data Book. Oliver and Boyd 1990
Set Gill, R. Chemical fundamentals of geology Chapman and Hall 1996
Set Gill, R. Modern analytical geo-chemistry Longman 1997
Set Duke, C.V.A. and Williams, C.D. Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences 1st CRC Press 2007 978-0849339349
Set Harrison, R.M., de Mora, S.J. Introductory chemistry for the environmental sciences 2nd Cambridge University Press 1996
Set Davies J.W. Communication skills : a guide for engineering and applied science students 2nd Longman 2010 978-0130882943
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Saturday 9th March 2024 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 2nd August 2024
KEY WORDS SEARCH Chemistry, science, energy, renewable energy, energy storage

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