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Energy for Sustainable Development (ENEN90027)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Behzad Rismanchi
Overview
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AIMS
This subject provides understanding of the principles of development and sustainability in the context of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Social, environmental and financial implications of technologies to de-carbonise emissions and technologies that can offer a future non-carbon energy supply are discussed.
This subject uses project based learning where students work in teams to investigate the appropriateness of a selected energy source or a selected technology for a particular country, region or a location. Students learn to apply the principles of sustainability and development.
Knowledge gained in this subject will allow graduates to practice in the area of energy policy and planning. The subject complements other subjects offered in the energy theme of the Department such as Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency Technology and Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Introduction: What does 'sustainable' mean? What is development? A model for sustainable development
- Consumption (needs versus wants), Global perspectives (inequality and resource distribution)
- Role of energy in development
- Requirements for an sustainable energy supply
- Carbon versus non-carbon energy supply - overview (resources, usage)
- Problems with past patterns of energy use
- Energy efficiency (potential and limits)
- Energy Policy
- Transport futures and peak oil (resources)
- Carbon capture and storage
- Nuclear fission and fusion
- Renewable energy technologies - large and small
- Discussion Forum: Reality of Sustainability.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Critique energy systems and sources for their sustainability
- Describe the various technologies that have the potential to provide a sustainable energy supply system
- Analyse the conflicting outcomes arising from the need for increased energy use in most developing countries and the global and local needs for sustainability and minimal environmental impact
- Describe and analyse the factors which lead to making an informed choice between energy resources and technologies.
Generic skills
Students successfully completing this subject should develop the following general skills:
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One 3-hour written examination (50%) at end of semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 3 and 4 are addressed in the examination
- One 2000 word (per student) group report (35%) due at the end of semester, requiring approximately 60 hours of work per student. ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in the report
- One intermediate report (15%) 1000 word per student, during the semester at a time to be advised, requires approximately 25 hours of work per student. ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4 are addressed in the report.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Behzad Rismanchi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Set task and discussions: 1 hour per week) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Behzad Rismanchi
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is based on presentations by lecturer and experienced industry professionals in the field. In addition each student prepares and presents research reports on an energy and sustainable development topic related to a chosen country, part of a country or a city of their interest.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Reference book:
• Diesendorf, M (2007) Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy, University of New South Wales Press
Journals:
• Journal of Energy and Development
• Energy Policy
• Journal of Sustainable Development
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Environmental Engineering Major Climate Change Major Energy Studies Major Tailored Specialisation Major Climate Change Major Energy Studies Major Development Major Development Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Environmental - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022