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Introduction to Energy Systems (ENGR90028)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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AIMS

This subject provides a general introduction to the many issues that need to be considered when examining the global energy system.


These include -

  • A brief history of different forms of energy and energy technologies
  • The historical relationship between energy use and industrialisation
  • The social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of different forms of energy and energy technology
  • An introduction to energy resources and resource economics
  • A brief review of the costs of different forms of energy
  • Historical, current and projected energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutant emissions
  • Opportunities for greenhouse gas mitigation.

Intended learning outcomes

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)


On completion of this subject students should be able to -



  • Appreciate the historical precedents that have led to the current, global energy system
  • Consider the social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of different forms of energy and energy technology
  • Consider the complex relationships between the use of different primary, secondary and tertiary energies.

Generic skills

Having completed this unit the student should be able to -

  • Communicate effectively with the community at large
  • Have an understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional, and the need for sustainable development.

Last updated: 3 November 2022