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Structure
112.5 credit points
The Low Carbon Power Systems specialisation is completed by undertaking nine specific subjects (112.5 credit points).
Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
To obtain a specialisation in Low Carbon Power Systems, students must complete:
- 75 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects
- 37.5 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 75 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 Electrical Engineering selectives
- 12.5 credit points of electives
Year 3:
- 37.5 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
- 62.5 credit points of electives
Progression: The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.
Subject Options
Year 2 core specialisation subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90074 | Introduction to Power Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN90060 | Power System Analysis | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90092 | Low-carbon Grids: Operation & Economics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90066 | Embedded System Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN90075 | Power Electronics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 2 of the course)
Year 3 core specialisation subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90077 | Grid Integration of Renewables | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Last updated: 12 November 2022