The Wind Energy course covers the full spectrum of wind energy from the underlying physics of wind and wind generation technologies, to practical issues including site prospecting, project financing, regulation and societal aspects.  The course  is  delivered in collaboration between ANU Energy academics and Windlab, a Canberra-based innovative wind energy company that was a winning bidder in the 2015 ACT Government 200MW Wind Energy Reverse Auction.  In addition to meeting the demand for up-to-date, structured knowledge in wind energy, the course cements scientific collaboration between ANU and Windlab and opens up prospects for students to undertake research internships with Windlab as part of their degree.
 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Understand and apply the fundamental physics of wind meteorology and wind energy conversion; the key wind characterisation techniques, modern wind modelling and mapping software packages; and be able to assess data uncertainty.
2. Critically analyse key wind farm planning studies and explain the implications of the studies for wind farm development.
3. Evaluate and select appropriate wind technology for specific sites and wind regimes, and assess energy generation potential and its uncertainty.
4. Understand and apply key elements of typical legal agreements used in wind energy development; key aspects of the economics of wind energy projects; and basic financial models.
5. Critically evaluate different wind energy policy environments and analyse and critique the relative merits of alternative policy scenarios.

Professional Skills Mapping
Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies

Research-Led Teaching

Major design project: Design of windfarm

Field Trips

Full day site visit during week 1 to a regional wind farm .

Visit to Windlab Canberra Offices in Civic at conclusion of course

Additional Course Costs

Bus fare to wind farm. Expected to be approximately $25 depending on student numbers.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Where an assignment is formed of a number of activities, the date range indicates the due date for the first component and the return date of the final component. Further information is provided in the assessment section of the class summary, and details are provided on the course wattle site.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1 4.5 hours per day of lectures/tutorials Full day site visit on Friday of week 1
2	Week 2 4.5 hours per day of lectures/tutorials
3	Lecturers: David Osmond - David.osmond@windlab.com Nathan Steggel - nathan.steggel@windlab.com

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Assignments x 6	30 %	09/09/2019	26/09/2019	1,2,3,
On-line discussion forum	10 %	22/07/2019	20/10/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Critical review: Major report and Presentation	60 %	21/10/2019	25/10/2019	2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Assignments x 6

Comprises 6 x 5% assessment items provided during course

Assessment 1:

Date provided: Mon Sep 2

Topic: Reynolds Stresses, turbulence & Speed-ups

Due date: Sep 09

Return date: Sep 16

Assessment 2:

Date provided: Tue Sep 3

Topic: Mast Installation Report, Mast Shading, data extrapolation, long-term adjustment

Due date: Sep 10

Return date: Sep 17

Assessment 3:

Date provided: Thu Sep 5

Topic: Turbine layout

Due date: Sep 12

Return date: Sep 19

Assessment 4:

Date provided: Fri Sep 6

Topic: Acoustic modelling in OpenWind

Due date:Sep 13

Return date: Sep 19

Assessment 5:

Date provided: Tue Sep 10

Topic: Health impacts and social licence to operate

Due date: Sep 24

Return date: October 8

Assessment 6:

Date provided: Wed Sep 11

Topic: Turbine Performance, Availability and Power curve guarantee

Due date: Sep 19

Return date: Sep 26

The date range for these tasks indicates the approximate due date for the first assessment, and the approximate return date for the last assessment. There are 6 assessments due over the intesive component. Further details can be found on the Course Wattle site.

Assessment Task 2

On-line discussion forum

At least 5 points worth of engagement with the Wattle wind course on-line discussion for full marks.

Two points for approriate answers to questions. Two points for adding interesting, appropriate content. One point for course relevant questions.

Students are expected to contribute on an on-going basis throughout the session. The date range for this task comprises the start of the session and will be graded based on engagement with the forum prior to October 20 (Final project due date)

Assessment Task 3

Critical review: Major report and Presentation

Student assessment presentations will be held in week 12 of Semester 2. Within this period a number of dates and times will be made available to students for their presentation. Overseas and interstate students will be permitted to deliver their presentations by Skype.

Part 1 (5%) Mast location and Preliminary Project info Due Sep 27

Part 2 (40%) Final Project Report Due Oct 20

Presentation (15%) Final Project Presentation Oct 21-24

Where an assignment is formed of a number of activities, the date range indicates the due date for the first component and the return date of the final component. Further information is provided in the assessment section of the class summary, and details are provided on the course wattle site.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Assignments will be returned via Wattle

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Assignments can be resubmitted prior to the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students