- Department: Electronic Engineering
- Credit value: 60 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- Notes: This is an independent study module
This module will challenge students to work in a group on a complex renewable energy technology problem and produce a design and implementation of a renewable energy solution to be tested in the York Renewable Energy Laboratory. This approach will equip you not only with hands-on experience on renewable energy technology, but also you will develop project management, teamwork, and communication skills while contributing your individual expertise to this major project, which is worth 60/180 credits towards your MSc award. By the end of the module, you will produce a comprehensive report outlining your contribution to the project, providing you with valuable experience and a tangible asset for your future career in the renewable energy sector.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Summer Semester 2024-25 |
Subject Content aims:
Graduate Skills aims:
Subject content learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Graduate skills learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 60 |
Essay/coursework | 20 |
Essay/coursework | 20 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 60 |
'Feedback’ at a university level can be understood as any part of the learning process which is designed to guide your progress through your degree programme. We aim to help you reflect on your own learning and help you feel more clear about your progress through clarifying what is expected of you in both formative and summative assessments. A comprehensive guide to feedback and to forms of feedback is available in the Guide to Assessment Standards, Marking and Feedback.
The School of PET aims to provide some form of feedback on all formative and summative assessments that are carried out during the degree programme. In general, feedback on any written work/assignments undertaken will be sufficient so as to indicate the nature of the changes needed in order to improve the work. The School will endeavour to return all exam feedback within the timescale set out in the University's Policy on Assessment Feedback Turnaround Time. The School would normally expect to adhere to the times given, however, it is possible that exceptional circumstances may delay feedback. The School will endeavour to keep such delays to a minimum. Please note that any marks released are subject to ratification by the Board of Examiners and Senate. Meetings at the start/end of each term provide you with an opportunity to discuss and reflect with your supervisor on your overall performance to date.
Providing timely and constructive feedback to students is an important aspect of the assessment process as it enables them to identify areas for improvement and to learn from their mistakes.
In the MSc in Renewable Energy Project module, students can expect to receive feedback on their assessments within a reasonable timeframe after submission. The specific turnaround time will depend on various factors such as the size and complexity of the assignment, the number of submissions, and the availability of the markers.
For the initial report, students can expect to receive feedback within 2-3 weeks of submission. This will allow them to make necessary adjustments to their work before the final report.
For the individual final report, students can expect to receive feedback within 3-4 weeks of submission. The feedback will include constructive comments on the content, structure, and presentation of the report, as well as suggestions for improvement.
For the individual presentation and viva, students can expect to receive feedback immediately after the assessment. The feedback will be provided in the form of verbal comments during the viva session, as well as written feedback within 1-2 weeks of the assessment.
It is important to note that students are encouraged to engage with their tutors throughout the module and to seek feedback on their work in a timely manner. This will allow them to make necessary adjustments and to improve their work before submission.
Students are expected to use all the skills they have previously learned in the course but may want to refer to the following for supplementary information: