Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:07
A transition from reliance on fossil fuels to low-carbon renewable energy is essential for mitigating climate change and for making energy supplies more sustainable. This course examines the legal frameworks governing authorisation of renewable energy projects, as well as health, safety & environmental regulation. With a focus on the UK and Scotland, the course also considers European Union and other jurisdictions to draw comparison and analysis.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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A transition from reliance on fossil fuels to low-carbon renewable energy is essential for mitigating climate change and for making energy supplies more sustainable. This course examines the legal frameworks governing authorisation of renewable energy projects, as well as health, safety & environmental regulation. With a focus on the UK and Scotland, the course also considers European Union and other jurisdictions to draw comparison and analysis.
The course will address the following topics:
Health and safety regulation for offshore renewables
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback on MyAberdeen |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically analyse the legal frameworks governing renewable energy development, and assess their adequacy for promoting renewable energy in different jurisdictions. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically analyse legal frameworks governing health, safety & environmental regulation of renewable energy, assess their adequacy for protecting workers and the environment. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 10,12 | Feedback Weeks | 10,12 | |
| Feedback |
Multiple Choice Question Task x 2 (25% each) Automated assessment, general feedback to the class. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge of legal and policy frameworks governing health, safety & environmental regulation of renewable energy projects onshore and offshore. |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge and critical understanding of the legal framework governing renewable energy planning, licensing, and authorisation at the national and European levels. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 3,500 Written feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge and critical understanding of the legal framework governing renewable energy planning, licensing, and authorisation at the national and European levels. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically analyse the legal frameworks governing renewable energy development, and assess their adequacy for promoting renewable energy in different jurisdictions. |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will have knowledge of legal and policy frameworks governing health, safety & environmental regulation of renewable energy projects onshore and offshore. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically analyse legal frameworks governing health, safety & environmental regulation of renewable energy, assess their adequacy for protecting workers and the environment. |
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