Programme Description
The ACE-FUELS MSc programme in Future Energies is designed as an intensive, 18-month full-time course. Students in the programme spend a 12-month period of learning, instruction, and research on campus, at the end of which they submit their thesis and thereafter proceed for internship with any of the Center’s several industry partners. The students undergo an oral examination of their thesis at the end of the internship period.
The MSc programme of study is made up of three (3) essential modules of instruction as follows:
- Mandatory Module
- Module of Specialization
- Project Module
The modules include lectures, tutorials, seminars, hands-on sessions as well as guest lectures by industry subject-matter experts.
Programme Structure
The ACE-FUELS MSc programme in Future Energies is structured into three (3) modules, totaling 55 credit units, as detailed in the table below. Each credit unit corresponds to 15 hours of instruction.
| Module Number | Module Name | Credit Units | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| One | Mandatory Module | 20 | 8 Weeks |
| Two | Module of Specialization | 15 | 8 Weeks |
| Three | Project Module | 20 | 36 Weeks |
The Mandatory Module is made up of seven (7) carefully designed courses, aimed at providing comprehensive and broad-based education in the general area of the programme. All the contents of the Mandatory Module for the MSc FEM programme must be taken by all students enrolled in the programme, irrespective of area of interest or specialization.
The Module of Specialization is more flexible and designed to offer courses that are most suited for each student’s area of specialization and research interest. The Module is made up of three (3) fundamental courses in the area of specialization (9 Credit Units) and any three (3) courses from a list of elective courses (6 Credit Units).
In the Project Module, each student will be guided to undertake and complete an in-depth individual research project involving experimental, theoretical or computational studies in the area of interest. Each student will be guided by a principal supervisor and a co-supervisor who are academics and experts in the area. An industry-based supervisor may be included where necessary. The team of supervisors shall be assigned at the start of the programme and will work closely with the student all through the study period. The Project Module includes three (3) seminar sessions: Seminar I (Research Proposal); Seminar II (Progress Report); Seminar III (Final Report).
Courses in the Mandatory Module
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEM 801 | Energy/Environmental Policy and Management | 3 |
| 2 | FEM 803 | Future Energy Systems I | 3 |
| 3 | FEM 805 | Future Energy Systems II | 3 |
| 4 | FEM 807 | Future Energy Systems III | 3 |
| 5 | FEM 809 | Local Solutions for Energy Access | 3 |
| 6 | REM 801 | Research Methods and Innovation | 3 |
| 7 | MGT 805 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| TOTAL | 20 |
Courses in the Module of Specialization
Solar Energy Specialization
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEM 802 | Solar thermal conversion systems and application | 3 |
| 2 | FEM 804 | Photovoltaic solar energy conversion | 3 |
| 3 | FEM 806 | Advanced photovoltaic systems | 3 |
| 4 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 5 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 6 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Bioenergy Specialization
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEM 812 | Bioenergy systems | 3 |
| 2 | FEM 814 | Biofuels | 3 |
| 3 | FEM 816 | Bioenergy and Biotechnology | 3 |
| 4 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 5 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 6 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Clean Hydrocarbon Energy Specialization
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEM 822 | Introduction to membrane technology | 3 |
| 2 | FEM 824 | Carbon capture and sequestration technologies | 3 |
| 3 | FEM 826 | Membrane technologies for renewable energy applications | 3 |
| 4 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 5 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 6 | 800P | Elective Course | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Geothermal Energy Specialization
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEM 832 | Geothermal reservoir engineering | 3 |
| 2 | FEM 834 | Advanced geothermal drilling/completion technology | 3 |
| 3 | FEM 836 | Geothermal production/power plants | 3 |
| 4 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 5 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 6 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Hydrogen Energy Specialization
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEM 842 | Hydrogen Production and Utilization Processes | 3 |
| 2 | FEM 844 | Electrolyzers and Fuel Cell Technology | 3 |
| 3 | FEM 846 | Hydrogen Economy | 3 |
| 4 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 5 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| 6 | 800L | Elective Course | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Elective Courses
| SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHM 824 | Electrochemical Applications | 2 |
| 2 | ETM 801 | Basic Electrochemistry | 2 |
| 3 | PTE 824 | Introduction to Polymer Science | 2 |
| 4 | NTM 832 | Nanotechnology for Energy Applications | 2 |
| 5 | NTM 834 | Computational Modeling & Simulation Methods | 2 |
| 6 | MGT 801 | Project Management Basics | 2 |
| 7 | MGT 803 | Change Management | 2 |
| 8 | EVM 801 | Climate Change | 2 |
| 9 | CHM 864 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 2 |
| 10 | CHM 868 | Applied Spectroscopy and Electrochemistry | 2 |
| 11 | FEM 842 | Smart Grid Technology Overview | 2 |
| 12 | FEM 846 | Renewable Energy Finance and Management | 2 |
| 13 | FEM 838 | Appliances for Off-grid Communities | 2 |
| 14 | FEM 854 | Exergy Analysis | 2 |
| 15 | FEM 856 | Rock Mechanics | 2 |
| 16 | FEM 828 | Mini-grids: Planning and Design | 2 |
Internship Programme
- Students who are successful in all three (3) modules and submit their draft thesis at the end of the 12-month period will proceed for Internship with an industry partner.
- The internship is to enable the student to integrate and function effectively, applying scientific knowledge and practice in an industrial setting, in conformity with laid down rules and regulations. Final oral examination of the thesis shall take place after successful completion of the internship programme.
Expectation from Students
- Research Publications: Each student is expected to co-author and publish at least one (1) article from their research work in a relevant Tier 1 peer-reviewed journal indexed by Thompson Reuters.
- Presentations: Each student is expected to attend and present papers (oral or poster) at a national/regional professional body conference.
- Workshop/Seminar Participation: All students are expected to attend and participate in all workshops, seminars, guest lectures and other activities organized by the Center.
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