1. General information
Course:
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Code:
56366
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
421 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROG. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
602 - E.T.S. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING OF C. REAL
Group(s):
20
Year:
4
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
http://www.uclm.es/area/amf/Antoine/Energias/temario_esp.htm
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ANTOINE CLAUDE BRET .
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico/2-D13
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
Via Teams
antoineclaude.bret@uclm.es
In order to guarantee the correct student individualised attention, the tutoring schedule will be arranged with the student by e-mail.
2. Pre-Requisites
The student is required to have a basic knowledge of Mathematics and Physics acquired in the first 3 years of the degree.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The energy/climate problem is one of the most important challenges facing mankind. Due to its many technological aspects, engineers must play an important role in overcoming it. It is therefore essential that they have a good understanding of the problem and of its various scientific aspects.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
| CEO36 | Ability to manage, analyse and design alternative power plants and sources, nuclear power plants and power installations in general. |
| CEO37 | Gaining an overview of the energy/climate problem. |
| CG03 | Knowledge of basic and technological subjects to facilitate learning of new methods and theories, and provide versatility to adapt to new situations. |
| CG04 | Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of industrial engineering. |
| CG05 | Knowledge required to carry out measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, valuations, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar work. |
| CG06 | Ability to handle specifications, regulations and mandatory standards. |
| CG07 | Ability to analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions. |
| CT02 | Knowledge and application of information and communication technology. |
| CT03 | Ability to communicate correctly in both spoken and written form. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Global knowledge of energy/climate issues. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
| Acquire a global view of the energy/climate problem. Learn how to find reliable information and calculate orders of magnitude. Understand the physical basis of climate change and the limitations of fossil fuels. Understand the physical basis of energy storage techniques. Know how to assess the potential of alternative energies from their physical basis. Develop energy scenarios for the future. Study historical precedents. | |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction: what is the problem?
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Unit 2: Fossil Fuels
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Unit 3: Climate Science
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Unit 4: Energy storage, hydrogen
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Unit 5: Wind Energy
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Unit 6: Solar Energy
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Unit 7: Biomass, hydroelectricity, geothermal energy
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Unit 8: Nuclear Energy - Fission
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Unit 9: Nuclear Energy - Fusion
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Unit 10: Constraints and Hazards
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Unit 11: Lessons from History
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO36 CEO37 CG03 CG04 CG05 CG06 CG07 CT02 CT03 | 1 | 25 | N | N | - Expository method/lecture - Exercises and problem solving - Group tutorials | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO36 CEO37 CG03 CG04 CG05 CG06 CG07 CT02 CT03 | 0.6 | 15 | N | N | - Exercises and problem solving - Learning based on assignments, comments and reports - Learning based on assignments, comments and reports | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO36 CEO37 CG03 CG04 CG05 CG06 CG07 CT02 CT03 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | N | - Practices | |
| Formative Assessment [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO36 CEO37 CG03 CG04 CG05 CG06 CG07 CT02 CT03 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | - Assessment tests - Learning based on assignments, comments and reports | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CEO36 CEO37 CG03 CG04 CG05 CG06 CG07 CT02 CT03 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | - Autonomous work - Group work | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 45.00% | 45.00% | Continuous evaluation consists of the resolution of theoretical and practical exercises similar to those performed in the training activities throughout the course. In non-continuous evaluation, it will consist of the resolution of the same exercises as the continuous evaluation. |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 10.00% | 10.00% | In continuous evaluation, oral presentation (in group of 2) of a topic of free choice. In non-continuous evaluation, the oral presentation will be done on the days of the ordinary and extraordinary exams. |
| Assessment of activities done in the computer labs | 45.00% | 45.00% | In continuous evaluation, 3 reports of group practices. Each report counts for 15%. In non-continuous evaluation, the practice reports will be replaced by an additional practical test on the days of the ordinary and extraordinary exams. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Those indicated in the table above, description column.
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Non-continuous evaluation:Those indicated in the table above, description column.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
These exams are the same as the ordinary exams, there are no special features. In order for the student to be able to achieve the maximum mark, the marks of the extraordinary exam replace all the previous marks.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
These exams are the same as the ordinary exams, there are no special features. In order for the student to be able to achieve the maximum mark, the marks of the extraordinary exam replace all the previous marks.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 25 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 15 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 15 |
| Formative Assessment [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 90 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources