ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 51 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Agroforestry Engineering
Areas: Hydraulic Engineering
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
The learning results, expressed in terms of skills and abilities, that students are expected to achieve upon finishing subject are:
- To understand the different types of existing marine energy sources, their potential, and their current level of development.
- To comprehend the basic principles for characterizing the energy availability of marine resources.
- To be familiar with the current technologies for marine energy exploitation, along with the different stages of their development.
- To be able to propose potential marine energy exploitation farms adapted to the characteristics of different coastal areas.
- To be aware of the importance of analyzing the potential impacts of a marine energy exploitation plant.
- To be familiar with advanced tools for marine energy exploitation, such as numerical and physical modelling.
The degree report includes the following content for this subject:
Types of Marine Energy
Characterization of coastal hydrodynamic processes
Wave Energy
Tidal Energy
Marine Energy and environment
These contents will be developed according to the syllabus presented below, indicating approximately the time dedicated to each topic both classroom teaching (DP) and to personal study (DNP):
Theoretical syllabus (DP = 9h; DNP = 31h):
Unit 1. Introduction to Marine Energy
Fundamentals. Types of marine energy. Energy potential.
Unit 2. Wave Energy
General concepts. Energy potential. Production and performance. Types of converters
Unit 3. Tidal Energy
General concepts. Energy potential. Production and performance. Types of converters.
Unit 4. Development of converters
General concepts. Physical and numerical modelling. Case study.
Practical syllabus (DP = 12h; DNP = 20h):
Practice 1. Evaluation of the wave energy resources
Practice 2. Development of wave energy converters.
- Basic bibliography
Carballo, R., Néstor, A., López, I., Iglesias, G. La energía del oleaje. Una guía técnica para su aprovechamiento. Paraninfo. 2020.
Deborah Greaves, F., Iglesias, G. (Eds.) Wave and Tidal Energy. Wiley, 2018.
Kamphuis, J. W. Introduction to Coastal Engineering and Management. World Scientific, 2000.
Lynn, P. A. Electricity from Wave and Tide: An Introduction to Marine Energy. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. UK. 2014
McCormick, M. E. Ocean Wave Energy Conversion. Dover Publications Inc. New York. 2007.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Coastal Engineering Manual (6 vol). Washington, D.C., 2000.
- Complementary bibliography
Dean, R. G. & Dalrymple, R. A. Coastal Processes with Engineering Applications. Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Van Rijn, L. Principles of Fluid Flow and Surface Waves in Rivers, Estuaries and Oceans. Aqua Publications, 1994
In this subject, the following general (CG), basic (CB), transversal (CT), and specific (CE) competencies will be addressed:
GC02 - Develop sufficient autonomy to begin research activities and be able to join a research group or a company involved in developments in the three areas of the Master's program.
GC06 - Acquire in-depth knowledge of current technologies and tools in the fields of renewable energy, sustainability, and climate change.
CB6 - To possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB7 - That students be able to apply the knowledge acquired and their problem-solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study.
CB8 - That students be able to integrate knowledge and facing the complexity of making judgments based on information that, while incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
CB9 - That students be able to communicate their conclusions and the underlying knowledge and rationale to both specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner.
CB10 - That students possess the learning skills necessary to continue studying in a manner that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
CT01 - Work effectively both in interdisciplinary teams and independently, demonstrating initiative.
CT 04 - Use general and specific bibliographic search tools and resources, including online access.
CT 05 - Be able to interpret texts, documentation, reports, and academic articles in English.
CT 02 - Analyze, reason critically, think creatively, and communicate their ideas in an assertive and well-structured way.
CT 03 - Ability to work and make decisions under pressure, facing time constraints, internal and external demands, and general resource limitations, demonstrating leadership capacity.
CT 10 - Analytical and synthesis skills.
CT 11 - Ability to apply knowledge to problem-solving in situations involving economic, environmental, and social variables.
CE02 - Develop skills in the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of efficient, renewable, and sustainable energy installations, applying modeling, planning, and optimization tools.
CE03 - Advise on the development of projects related to renewable energy and energy sustainability; analyze energy projects from technical, economic, and social perspectives; and propose specific and innovative solutions for companies and individuals.
Lectures will consist of the presentation and development of the fundamental theoretical content of the subject, delivered mainly in large-group sessions with a predominantly lecture-based format. Students are expected to dedicate time to the prior preparation of the topics to be covered in class, as well as to their subsequent study. In order to encourage continuous student engagement, short activities related mainly to theoretical concepts covered during the lectures will be carried out, which may also incorporate practical content. The competencies addressed during lectures are: CG02, CG06, CB6 – CB10, CT1 – CT12, CE02, CE03.
With respect to the interactive classes, they are conceived as a set of activities in which student participation plays a central role. During these sessions, students will solve exercises and problems individually and in groups, allowing them to refine and apply in practice the theoretical knowledge acquired during lectures. The competencies addressed in interactive classes are: CG02, CG06, CB6 – CB10, CT1 – CT12, CE02, CE03.
Finally, during individual and group tutorials, students will receive support to discuss, review, clarify, and resolve specific questions related to any content and/or activity developed within the course. The competencies addressed in these sessions are: CG02, CG06, CB6 – CB10, CT1 – CT12, CE02, CE03.
An evaluation system is used considering not only the final knowledge acquired, but also the learning process itself. Specifically, the final grade of the course will take into account the following aspects:
1) Tutorials
Assessment method: Participation (attendance will not be graded)
Competencies: CB06 – BC10, CG02, CG06, CT01 – CT05, CT10, CT11, CE02, CE03
Weight: 10%
2) Assignments and/or activities
Assessment method: Monitoring of the preparation of documents/files, their correction, and/or oral presentation/defense
Competencies: CB06 – CB10, CG02, CG06, CT01 – CT05, CT10, CT11, CE02, CE03
Weight: 40%
3) Written exam
Assessment method: Written exam
Competencies: CB06 – CB10, CG02, CG06, CT02, CT03, CT10, CT11, CE02, CE03
Weight: 50% (a minimum score of 5 out of 10 is required)
The subject will be passed (1st and 2nd attempt) when the final grade is at least 5 points out of 10, establishing in the same way a minimum grade in aspect 3 (Written exam) of 5 points out of 10. In the case of students with a grade in aspect 3 (Written exam) lower than 5, their grade will be the lower one between aspect 3 and the overall grade of the subject.
The criteria to be followed for repeating students will be analogous to those previously expressed. In this regard, the students may keep the total combined grade obtained in aspects 1 and 2, which they must inform the teaching staff about as early as possible (if not communicated, it will be understood that the student chooses to carry out the evaluation process established for the course in question).
Students who have been granted an attendance exemption according to the provisions of the "Class Attendance Regulation" will not be obligated to attend any activity (except for evaluation activities), being required that they contact the teaching staff as early as possible, so that an alternative method for the evaluation of aspect 1 can be indicated. This alternative method will consist of completing an additional coursework related to the theoretical and/or practical content covered in the subject, through which the acquisition of the competencies required for this aspect will be reflected. The specific contents of the coursework will be established after an individual tutorial with the student. Aspects 2 and 3 cannot be substituted, although part of the methodology in aspect 2 may be adapted, if necessary.
In cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, that established in the “Regulations on the Evaluation of Academic Performance of Students and Review of Qualifications” will apply.
The subject comprises a total of 24 classroom hours, including lectures, interactive sessions, tutorials, and the final exam. The estimated individual student workload amounts to approximately 51 hours.
- Attendance at lectures and interactive sessions.
- Daily study of the subject material.
- Completion of scheduled activities.
- Attendance at tutorials for monitoring progress and resolving doubts.
Ivan Lopez Moreira
- Department
- Agroforestry Engineering
- Area
- Hydraulic Engineering
- ivan.lopez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) PhD Assistant Professor
Rodrigo Carballo Sanchez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Agroforestry Engineering
- Area
- Hydraulic Engineering
- rodrigo.carballo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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