Renewable Energy Research Project II (MSci) module (RE50001)
Continue your supervised, independent project started in RE50002 Renewable Energy Research Project I (MSci) and show greater independence and understanding.
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RE50001
This module allows you to continue your supervised, independent project that was started in the Level 4 module RE50002 Renewable Energy Research Project I (MSci). You will be encouraged to show more independence and a greater understanding than in Level 4.
Your project will be laboratory-based, computational, theoretical, or a combination thereof. Your project is likely to be embedded in an active research group and you have choice of the project topic. Examples project topics include: energy storage, micro-power generation, climate modelling, and novel materials for photovoltaics and batteries.
Whilst undertaking your project, you will get the chance to apply the knowledge gained throughout your degree. You will pick up and enhance the specific skills employers are most eager to have in a prospective employee.
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
- develop in-depth knowledge of an area of physics
- plan and execute an independent investigation
- design and test experiments or comparable tasks involving computational or theoretical methods
- carry out appropriate ethics and health and safety assessments
- develop your reasoning, time management, and research skills
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- present and defend your results at a poster presentation session
- produce a substantive professional written final report
- establish the collaborative working practices with colleagues needed for a successful career
- present your project findings to your peers and academic staff
Assignments / assessment
- coursework (100%)
- presentation
- poster presentation
- project dissertation
- viva
This module does not have a final exam.
Teaching methods / timetable
Day-to-day project work is student-driven, however you will be assigned a supervisor who will guide you throughout your project. Weekly seminars will also give you exposure to a wide range of physics research.
You are expected to put in approximately 50% more effort in this module compared to your Level 4 project.
Courses
This module is available on following courses: