CHEN40440 Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module is designed to introduce green as well as sustainable technologies in the space of energy generation and storage that will pave the way towards decarbonizing our energy sector. Innovative strategies for achieving net-zero will be extensively discussed. Topics such as green hydrogen production, synthetic fuels, solar energy conversion, long-term renewable energy storage systems, fuel-cells and waste to energy technologies will be thoroughly covered.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

This course will create a base for careers in chemistry, engineering, materials, energy planning, teaching, research, economics, sociology, and society management and development. The students will glean from each topic in the course relationships to social and economic needs of modern and developing societies. On completion of this module students should be able to:

Embedded Learning Outcomes:
-Define basic theory of chemical energy conversion
-Differentiate methods, materials and technology
-Explore energy conversion devices and fabrication methods
-Predict challenges and confronting issues
-Search societal aspects
-Advise economical aspects
-Argue on sustainable management requirements
-Coordinate technological discussions on energy production and use
-Optimize innovative ideas
-Defend sustainability principles
-Decide on different views
-Critique chemical, physical and engineering state-of-the-art
-Promote green chemistry
-Organize debates
-Illustrate benefits
-Exploit science and technology

Learning outcomes on transferable skills:
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Working effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

31

Seminar (or Webinar)

1

Specified Learning Activities

12

Autonomous Student Learning

80

Total

124

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
- Lectures (Fundamental science to state of the art application and research)
- Interactive discussions (frequent within the lecture class; all students are expected to participate)
- Seminars on multi-disciplinary and complex topics relevant to the topic of renewable and sustainable energy and materials (group activity) 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

3 Years of study in any branches of physical and chemical sciences or engineering at Bachelor's level


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End of term examination will be based on reading material given during the term. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

40

Class Test: Assessment 1 will be based on the lectures given from week 1 to week 6. Week 7 n/a Graded No

30

Class Test: Assessment 2 will be based on lectures given from week 7 to week 12. Week 12 n/a Graded No

30


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General and constructive feedback on the assessments will be given to the class. If individual feedback is requested, this will become available to the student if the request is within reason.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 13:00 - 13:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring