Smart energy|Energy Policy|Energy Efficiency|Building performance|Sustainability

The development of smart energy systems will bring about opportunities to achieve environmental and social goals, but bring challenges to the way we build,...

Fundamentals of Smart Energy and the Built Environment (BENV0140)

The development of smart energy systems will bring about opportunities to achieve environmental and social goals, but bring challenges to the way we build, renovate and operate properties and the systems within them. The introduction of smart energy systems has the potential to transform the way that we consume energy and generate electricity, forging a new relationship between demand and supply. This module will draw together the key concepts of smart energy and the built environment, putting them into the context of the current energy system and built stock. It will introduce key policies and regulations, and emphasise the potential role heating and cooling play within a smart energy system. The module will explore the performance of the built stock, and how this may be improved to support system operation, reduced costs and better services to occupants.

The module will be taught through lectures, flipped lectures and hands-on workshops, enabling students to develop an understanding of the physical effects associated with energy and buildings, their potential role in a smart energy system, and the policy landscape. No prior knowledge of physics or social sciences will be assumed; reasonable numeracy skills are expected.

The history and heritage of the Islamic world has never been so relevant or misunderstood. This module provides a comparative overview of key debates in the...

Themes and Debates in Islamic Archaeology and Heritage (ARCL0178)

A module of human anatomy, histology and embryology that covers the structure and development of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinogenital...

Human Anatomy and Embryology (Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis) (ANAT0005)

A module of human anatomy, histology and embryology that covers the structure and development of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinogenital systems. Clinical and comparative aspects are introduced as appropriate, so as to draw out the relationship between structure and function. This module comprises lectures mainly, but it is hoped that optional laboratory classes can be offered (in the Anatomy Laboratory). The module aims:

1) To provide a detailed overview of the structure and embryonic development of the human body.

2) To provide a foundation from which to develop an understanding of clinical problems relating to human anatomy and development of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis.

3) To provide a strong anatomical foundation from which to explore issues relating to developmental biology and evolutionary morphology in relation to the regions covered.

The module is open to any interested Year 2 or Year 3 student but is not appropriate for iBSc medical students as it covers topics in the Year 2 MMB module. It helps if you have taken the first year module ANAT0001 Introduction to Anatomy and Development, but this is not essential provided you are willing to put in extra work. Affiliate students and students without any Life Sciences background should contact the module tutor in advance. Year 4 students interested in taking the course should contact the module tutor.

Indicative lecture topics:

Introduction to anatomy and embryology

Introduction to histology

Introduction to the nervous system

Anatomy of the thorax – thoracic walls and diaphragm; lungs and breathing; heart and heart development

Anatomy of the abdomen – abdominal walls and inguinal region; anatomy and histology of the gut tube; posterior abdominal wall and kidneys

Anatomy of the pelvis – bony pelvis and pelvic diaphragm; anatomy and development of the male pelvic viscera and perineum; anatomy and development of the female pelvic viscera and perineum.