Unit Outline

In this unit students will explore a wide spectrum of current and emerging renewable energy technologies with a particular focus on mechanical energy conversion from sources including hydropower, pumped storage, solar, wave, tidal, geothermal, wind and biofuels. Students will examine the environmental, operational and economic issues associated with power-generating technologies including recent initiatives such as the Battery of the Nation Project. Students will evaluate the technical operation and performance of energy conversion devices through application of fluid and thermodynamic theory.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Evaluate various types of renewable energy generation devices using the principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer
2	Critically examine environmental, operational and economic issues associated with various power-generating technologies.
3	Discuss a wide range of renewable energy generation devices

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ENG720 and ENG704

Alterations as a result of student feedback

This unit has changed from the previous delivery in 2024 to bring the presentation earlier and thus better distribute the assessments.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Report	See the MyLO site for the due date	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Quiz 1	Week 4	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Quiz 2	Week 8	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Presentation	Week 10	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 5:	Quiz 3	Week 12	15 %	LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Report

Task Description:

Students will prepare a report based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of a selected renewable energy system. A project scope and plan will be prepared, outlining the system parameters. The report should be of professional quality and be presented in a manner consistent with engineering consulting business requirements.

The report will be due during the exam period.

GenAI is permitted but must be acknowledged.

Task Length:

10,000 - 12,000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Accuracy and suitability of calculations and application of engineering knowledge and design logic.	LO1
2	Report will be marked based on accuracy, originality, clarity, and quality.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Quiz 1

Task Description:

The first quiz provides students with feedback on their understanding of the fundamentals of renewable energy. Calculations or short answer written responses may be required on the quiz. Topics include content covered through Week 3. GenAI use is not permitted.

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Calculate various parameters for a range of renewable energy topics.	LO1
2	Assess issues relevant to various renewable energy devices.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Quiz 2

Task Description:

For the second quiz, the topics covered in weeks 1 through 7 may be included. Calculations or short answer written responses may be required on the quiz. GenAI use is not permitted.

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Calculate various parameters for a range of renewable energy topics.	LO1
2	Assess issues relevant to various renewable energy devices.	LO2

Assessment Task 4: Presentation

Task Description:

Students will each present their draft report in person, using visual aids as appropriate.

GenAI is permitted by must be acknowledged.

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Presentation will be graded based on clarity, accuracy, style, conciseness, and impact.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 5: Quiz 3

Task Description:

For the final quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge and skills learned during weeks 1-11, covering a wide range of renewable energy generation technologies and systems. Calculations or short answer written responses may be required on the quiz. GenAI use is not permitted.

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

15 %

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

To pass ILO1 your aggregate mark on the components of Quizzes assessing ILO1 weighted according to their contribution to the final mark, must be greater than or equal to 50%.

To pass ILO2 your aggregate mark on the components of Quizzes assessing ILO2 weighted according to their contribution to the final mark, must be greater than or equal to 50%.

To pass ILO3 your aggregate mark on the components of Quiz 3 and the Presentation assessing ILO3 weighted according to their contribution to the final mark, must be greater than or equal to 50%.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.