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 public participation requirement, sustainability, as well as subsidy and support schemes for renewable energy. 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 public participation requirement, sustainability, as well as subsidy and support schemes for renewable energy. 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:
Renewable energy and sustainable development
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 10 | Feedback Weeks | 12 | |
| Feedback |
Multiple Choice Question Task x 2 (20% each) Automated assessment, general feedback to the class. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Students will have knowledge and understanding of the main principles and legal frameworks governing subsidy and support schemes for renewable energy projects. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will have knowledge and understanding of the main principles governing public participation requirements and sustainability of renewable energy projects. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically evaluate practical examples of public participation in renewable energy projects by applying their knowledge to real-world examples. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
Written feedback on MyAberdeen |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to compare and critically analyse the relevant legal and policy framework in the UK, Scotland, EU, and other jurisdictions. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically evaluate practical examples of public participation in renewable energy projects by applying their knowledge to real-world examples. |
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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| Conceptual | Understand | Students will have knowledge and understanding of the main principles and legal frameworks governing subsidy and support schemes for renewable energy projects. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Students will be able to compare and critically analyse the relevant legal and policy framework in the UK, Scotland, EU, and other jurisdictions. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will have knowledge and understanding of the main principles governing public participation requirements and sustainability of renewable energy projects. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to critically evaluate practical examples of public participation in renewable energy projects by applying their knowledge to real-world examples. |
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