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Renewable Energy (SCIE90014)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines the science, technology and policy instruments of a broad range of renewable energy technologies including solar, wind and water as well as other thermal renewables. Specifically, the subject covers:
- Solar: Overview of the fundamental physics of solar radiation; Technical details of photovoltaic cells and concentrating solar power systems
- Wind and water: Overview of the fundamental physics of motion involved in energy in wind & water; Technical details of wind turbines and hydro-power systems, including pumped Hydro-Energy Storage
- Other thermal renewables: Overview of the chemistry and technologies for biomass for heat and electricity and liquid biofuels
- Renewable integration and policy: Overview of renewable energy policy considerations; Understanding challenges of integration of renewables into power systems. This includes managing variability and the opportunities provided by storage and demand-side management.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject the student will be able to -
- Accurately describe the technical details of a broad variety of renewable energy technologies
- Describe the renewable energy resources in Australia and internationally
- Discuss the relative merits of the different technologies in terms of cost, variability and technical constraints
Generic skills
- Ability to communicate effectively on the technical topics to both a technically trained audience and to the general public
- Understanding of the broad implications of technological change in the 21st century
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to a Masters level program
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90029 | Analysing Energy Systems | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Or equivalent.
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Write-ups of practical assignments (5 over the semester)
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
An exam
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Kelvin Say Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 48 contact hours: 1x 3hr lecture and 1 x 1hr tutorial weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Energy Systems Major Energy Studies Major Climate Change Major Energy Studies - 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.
- 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