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Low Carbon Power Systems
Master of Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2022
Overview
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates will:
- Be able to apply physical principles, fundamental abstractions, and modelling techniques in the analysis of electrical power and energy components, systems, networks, and markets, also including renewable and low-carbon technologies
- Have developed and demonstrated electrical engineering laboratory skills through simulation of electrical power systems using software tools as well as through real-life experiments on power system components and systems
- Be able to demonstrate mastery of fundamental knowledge of mathematical and engineering techniques and basic optimisation tools for electrical power system and energy market applications
- Be conversant with, and able to discuss broad issues influenced by electrical power system engineering, such as the energy trilemma of affordability, reliability and sustainability, internet-related privacy and security matters, and functioning and ethical aspects of the electricity sectors and relevant businesses and stakeholders
- Have developed and mastered effective verbal and written communication skills, including for public presentations and professional technical reports, in power and energy systems and the broader electrical engineering domain.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
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