Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgCert Zero Carbon Engineering
Academic Year 2022/23
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.
| Programme Title | PgCert Zero Carbon Engineering | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | CHE-PC-ZC | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100175 - Energy engineering - 50 100143 - Chemical engineering - 50 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 12 Weeks |
Total Credits for Programme | 60 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Engineering (2019) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations |
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Programme Specific Regulations All three taught modules (60 CATS) must be passed in order to graduate. |
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Students with protected characteristics |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
Demonstrate awareness of the various low-carbon technology options and evaluate how these can be deployed in different scenarios.
Exercise investigation and critical analysis of the published literature to produce technical and economical evaluations of low-carbon technologies.
Build skills in the modelling of systems and understand the complexity of achieving net-zero carbon.
Effectively communicate net zero carbon options to a wide range of stakeholders ranging from the general public though industry and policy.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically review their work, as well as that reported by others, as available in the public domain |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars. Feedback from formative assessments enables students to build and develop these problem-solving skills Methods of Assessment Written examinations; oral presentations |
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Read, understand, and assimilate new information and subsume acquired knowledge into a concise format |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars; practical classes and associated pre-reading Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Reflect on experimental outcomes and use this in relation to overcoming research and development orientated problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate problem solving skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Demonstrate advanced mathematical skills, mathematical model development and analysis of results |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Activities associated with Module on Tools assessment and Applied technologies Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Provide evidence for time management and personal prioritisation skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Written assignments Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Provide evidence of the skills required to produce a high-quality energy audit report and technical evaluation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Written assignments Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Demonstrate the proficient use of primary scientific literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Provide evidence of detailed knowledge of the principal areas and underpinning science of low-carbon technologies and renewable energy systems and their integration/deployment at varying scales |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Demonstrate a high degree of specialised knowledge in specific and relevant areas of carbon assessment and mitigation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Problem solving classes Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Perform the practical design and modelling skills associated with the characterisation and operation of low-carbon technologies |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Problem solving classes Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Criteria | CHE7202 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Tools for Assessing Energy and Carbon | CHE7203 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Applied Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technologies | CHE7201 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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