Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46
The course aims to develop a broad understanding about the renewable energy legislation and of the relevant aspects of economics and safety.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Session | Second Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The syllabus is the following:
1. Introduction to Law and Policy Basics 2. European Law on Renewable Energy 3. Mechanisms for Promoting Renewable Energy in the UK – National Framework Climate Legislation 4. Offshore Wind Energy and Law: Future Offshore? 5. Planning, Public Opposition and Renewable Energy 6. Economics and costs of renewable energy 7. Safety considerations
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Online Open Book Exam Individual feedback provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Apply | •Discuss and explain the relationship between market energy demands and the costs of renewable energy.?Debate and explain the implications and impact of legislation and international treaties. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | •Evaluate different sources of renewable energy.•Evaluate scenarios to meet energy targets and policy demands. |
| Reflection | Understand | •Supply-demand relations of energy in the areas of renewable energy sources.?The UK, European and international legislations with which current new build and future projects must comply.? |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 2500 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Apply | •Discuss and explain the relationship between market energy demands and the costs of renewable energy.?Debate and explain the implications and impact of legislation and international treaties. |
| Reflection | Create | •Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public.•Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills.•Present complex information in an intelligible fashion. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | •Evaluate different sources of renewable energy.•Evaluate scenarios to meet energy targets and policy demands. |
| Reflection | Understand | •Supply-demand relations of energy in the areas of renewable energy sources.?The UK, European and international legislations with which current new build and future projects must comply.? |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Apply | •Discuss and explain the relationship between market energy demands and the costs of renewable energy.?Debate and explain the implications and impact of legislation and international treaties. |
| Reflection | Understand | •Supply-demand relations of energy in the areas of renewable energy sources.?The UK, European and international legislations with which current new build and future projects must comply.? |
| Reflection | Evaluate | •Evaluate different sources of renewable energy.•Evaluate scenarios to meet energy targets and policy demands. |
| Reflection | Create | •Communicate in writing to technical experts and the wider public.•Demonstrate advanced reasoning skills.•Present complex information in an intelligible fashion. |
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