Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Energy Systems and Policy
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 31267
Module Lead	Dr. Iain Kings, Dr. Jonathan Radcliffe
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The aim is to give students an overview of the demand for and supply of energy, the technologies involved, and the main economic and policy issues. The topics covered are: The demand for energy, fossil fuels, electricity generation (conventional, nuclear and renewable), hydrogen, electricity networks, electricity markets, investment decisions, energy security, energy and the environment, and energy policy.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the main demands for energy and how they are currently met. Critically appraise how demands for energy are likely to change in future. Critically analyse the main economic, environmental and political forces affecting the energy industries, particularly in the UK.
Assessment	31267-01 : Coursework : Coursework (80%) 31267-03 : Presentation : Presentation (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 20% Group exercise (online), 80% coursework (submitted on Canvas)
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