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Energy Systems Project (ENGR90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-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 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject involves students working individually on a particular project topic in agreement with an academic staff supervisor and, preferably, an external supervisor. The student will undertake a cross-disciplinary analysis of the agreed topic, spanning at least 2 of the technological, economic/financial and policy areas.
As part of the external supervision, it is preferred that the student spend time undertaking a placement at the external supervisor's organisation working on this project.
Students can undertake this project only if their average mark for the subjects previously undertaken in this degree is at least 75%, and can find a suitably qualified member of the University academic staff to supervise them.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject students should be able to -
- Undertake a cross-disciplinary analysis of energy system issues, in particular evaluating the social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of different forms of energy and energy technology
- Make decisions/recommendations based on this cross-disciplinary analysis.
Generic skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with the community at large.
- Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional, and the need for sustainable development.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON90015 | Managerial Economics |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90030 | Non-Renewable Energy | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| FNCE90060 | Financial Management |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| SCIE90014 | Renewable Energy | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One oral presentation summarising progress
| Mid-way through the project | 20% |
One oral presentation followed by an oral examination summarising the project findings
| 20% | |
One project report of no more than 50 pages in length.
| End of the teaching period | 60% |
Additional details
This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.
This project must be completed individually.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Robert Gordon Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robert Gordon Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
400 hours
Additional delivery details
This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.
Last updated: 12 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 - 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: 12 November 2022