Renewable and Waste to Energy (ENVR 0016)
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Instructions to Student
Answer all questions.
Deadline of submission: 07/07/2020 23:59
The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage
of the assignment which is 50 marks
Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is
submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 12/07/2020
Module Learning Outcomes The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully
1. Analyse infrastructures used to meet energy supply and demand
2. Evaluate technologies for energy production in terms of interactions and differences between them, and defend the need for diversification
Assignment Objective
The module reviews and evaluates traditional methods of energy production and renewable energy
technologies. Fundamental theories are presented from a physical science perspective. The application of
these principles is then evaluated through the use of applied examples and case studies.
Assignment Tasks
1. Each student is required to choose any two forms of energy and compare between renewable
energy ( solar ,hydropower , wind energy ,biogas energy ,hydrogen energy ) technologies
considering capital and operational costs, the types of energy take in and give out and its
efficiency, and environmental impacts .
2. Energy diversification and complementarity have an essential role to play in the world. As the
resourceful engineer, analyze the need for energy supplies diversification in Oman
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IN SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Module Code: ENVR 0016 Module Name: Renewable and Waste to Energy
Level: 3 Max. Marks: 100
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You may use NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY MOOC Course ( free course ) using the given below link inorder
to complete the tasks given above
Link [ https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/new-energy-technologies/4/todo/68349 ]
Assessment Structure
. The Assessment should contain the following sections:
Introduction
Report body
Conclusions
References
1. Introduction ( 300 words ) – Analyse on how changes to the energy supply infrastructures can contribute
to secure access to energy. You may also consider the impact of building sustainable energy infrastructure
on energy supply and demand
2. Case study/Evaluation of the case (report body) ( 900- 1100 words )
The previous sections are preliminary sections. Case study’s body section is organized as follows:
Headings should be informative and descriptive providing a clue to the contents of the section.
Describe the context of the case. Present the central issue you will be analyzing, what decisions have already
been made or changes needed.
Justify your renewable energy resources selection, and discuss how you select the renewable energy
technologies; support you selection with solid evidence .
Present summaries of your findings, and what is acceptable/not acceptable as a solution with justification.
3. Conclusions ( 100 words )
Every report should include a concluding statement/s on the subject of the report. Restate the aim of the report and
state how you have achieved it. Present the main findings and key recommendations in a summarized. You should
also restate the limitations of the report.
4. References
This is a list of all the sources of information you have referred to in the report (Harvard References Format);
minimum 10 references.
5. Appendix
Any additional figures, tables, and photos if required
Rules & Regulations:
All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.
The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using
CU Harvard Style and page numbers.
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Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of
the faculty.
Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.
Guidelines:
Assignment must be computer typed.
Font – Times New Roman
Font – Style – Regular
Font – Size – 12
Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline.
Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable
software or by pencil.
Each student has to do the assignment individually / Students have to do the assignment
collaboratively and each student should write a brief reflection on their contribution and learnings
from group work.
You can refer books in eLibrary or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste material
from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be
in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.
Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation
of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of
violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below
mentioned categories:
1. Plagiarism
2. Malpractice
3. Ghost Writing
4. Collusion
5. Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the
student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of
plagiarism.
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1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
I. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in
any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the
assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of
deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.
II. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the
date he or she is advised to re-submit.
III. If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be
awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one
week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
B. Second offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism
is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling
session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module
and shall be required to re-register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for
an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign
an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.
3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student
shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as
recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic
Affairs.
4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall
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fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level
academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”
mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an
institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The
committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take
appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation
which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module
fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.
6. Types/Variations of Cases:
I. If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
II. If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as
having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students
III. If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the
policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
IV. If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment
component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual
reflection), the following will be applicable:
a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group
will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be
applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted
as per the policy.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual
assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that
student alone.
c. For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment.
* for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
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As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)
for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the
submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission
till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one
week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded
a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating
circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late
submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the
original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting
certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision
of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be
applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of
submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if
required.
3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved
including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are
expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the
following shall apply.
Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,
animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety
Committee.
Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended
uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the
commencement of research.
Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only
for the intended purpose of research.
Assessment Evaluation Criteria
Outstanding
(≥ 91%)
(84-90%)
Excellent
(77-83%)
Very Good
(70-76%)
Good
(Acceptable)
(50-69%)
Adequate/
Satisfactory
(< 50%)
Weak /Poor
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(all learning
outcomes not
adequately met)
Introductio
n
Information
is engaging;
clearly state
the main idea
covering
major
concepts with
supporting
details, well-
constructive
paragraphs
with outset
introduction.
Information is
fairly
formulaic,
very well
organized with
key scientific
concepts,
well-
constructive
paragraphs.
Information is
very clear,
organized with
well-
constructed
paragraphs.
Objectives of
assignment and
structure of
report are
clearly
provided.
General
introduction
with some
related details
are provided.
Objectives and
structure of the
report
evidently
mentioned.
Information
is organized,
but
paragraphs
are not well-
constructed.
The information
appears to be
disorganized.
Efforts have
been made to
give objectives
and structure of
the report.
Reflection
and critical
analysis of
report
Highly
competent
analytical
skills and
reflective
practice,
demonstratin
g personal
learning and
growth,
insight into
required
professional
values and
principles
related to
tendering
procedures
and
contractual
relationship
between
project
participants.
Strong
analytical
skills and
reflective,
demonstrating
personal
learning and
growth,
insight into
required
professional
values,
principles
related to
tendering
procedures
and
contractual
relationship
between
project
participants.
Good use of
analytical skills
and reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning and
growth, insight
into required
professional
values,
principles
related to
tendering
procedures and
contractual
relationship
between project
participants.
Acceptable
use of
analytical
skills and
reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning and
growth,
insight into
required
professional
values,
principles
related to
tendering
procedures
and
contractual
relationship
between
project
participants.
Adequate
use of
analytical
skills and
reflective
practice
demonstrati
ng personal
learning and
growth,
insight into
required
professional
values,
principles
related to
tendering
procedures
and
contractual
relationship
between
project
participants.
Insufficient/no
use of analytical
skills and
reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning and
growth, insight
into required
competencies
and professional
related to
tendering
procedures and
contractual
relationship
between project
participants.
Conclusion
Conclusion
should
summaries
the
significant
idea you have
discussed.
Make new
connections
and elaborate
the key points
Conclusion
very clearly
reflects on
main findings
of the study
and involves
critical
thinking;
reflect the
most
appropriate
issues or
Conclusion
clearly reflects
on main
findings of the
study and
involves
arguments that
reflect the most
appropriate
issues or
findings and
covers the
Conclusion
clearly reflects
on main
findings of the
study and
involves
required
information
related to
issues or
findings and
significance
Conclusion
reflects on
findings of
the study
and involves
some
information
related to
findings.
Conclusion does
not reflect on
findings of the
study and
information
related to
findings is not up
to the
requirements.
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of your
findings.
findings and
significance
points of the
report.
major
significance
points of the
report.
points of the
report.
Reference
No errors in
citations with
right format
of listing the
CU Harvard
Style.
Includes
websites,
journals,
reference
books,
magazines
etc.
No obvious
errors in
referencing or
grammar or
syntax as
appropriate.
Correctly
using the
CU Harvard
Style.
Very few errors
in
citation/referen
cing list or
grammar or
syntax as
appropriate.
Correctly using
the
CU Harvard
Style.
Few errors in
citation/refere
ncing or
grammar or
syntax as
appropriate.
Generally
accurate
use of CU
Harvard
Style.
Some
repeated
errors in
referencing
or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.
Contain
some
inaccuracies
in CU
Harvard
Style.
Some sources
are not
accurately
documented.
Incorrect style of
CU Harvard
style.
General
Outstanding
write-up,
logically
structured,
using correct
objectives,
neatness,
accuracy,
grammar,
spelling,
accurate
citations,
include
proper
headings and
subheadings,
correctly
using the
CU Harvard
Style.
Obvious
write-up,
logically
structured,
using correct
objectives,
grammar and
spelling,
accurate
referencing
and
correctly using
the
CU Harvard
Style.
Good write-up,
well
structured,
acceptable
grammar
and spelling,
generally well
referenced with
correct use of
the CU
Harvard Style.
Acceptable
Write-up and
structure,
acceptable
grammar,
spelling and
acceptable
referencing.
Generally
accurate
use of CU
Harvard
Style.
Adequate
Write-up
and
structure,
grammar
and spelling
and
adequate
referencing.
CU
Harvard
Style used
but may
contain
some
inaccuracies
.
Poor/weak
Write-up,
Grammar,
spelling, little or
no
referencing,
incorrect style,
or
very inaccurate
use
of CU Harvard
style.
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SPRING 2020
Student Id______________ Student Name:_______________________________
Assignment 2 – Evaluation Grid
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1 Report structure include introduction, report content, conclusions, references, appendix (if any)
5
2 Introduction 20 3 Report contents & writing (Total 60 Marks)
Each student is requested to compare between renewable energy (solar, wind, tidal, wave, geothermal, and biomass) technologies considering
capital and operational costs
10
the types of energy take in and give out
10
its efficiency, and environmental impacts
20
Analyze the need for
energy supplies
diversification in
Oman
20
4 MOOC Course 5
5 Conclusions 5
6 References 5
Total Marks 100
Plagiarism
Late submission
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Final Mark 100
Final Mark 50
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