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Non-Renewable Energy (ENGR90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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AIMS
This subject examines in detail the main forms of non-renewable energy and their uses, including:
- The composition and origin of coal, oil, natural gas and uranium
- The performance of coal, gas, liquid fuel and nuclear power generation
- The performance of power plants featuring steam turbines, gas turbines and reciprocating engines.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain what determines the performance of different energy technologies
- Explain why different non-renewable, primary energies have different economic, social and environmental costs and benefits
- Estimate the potential role of different non-renewable energies and energy technologies in a sustainable energy system.
Generic skills
Having completed this unit the student should have:
• The ability to apply scientific fundamentals
• The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• The ability to use a systems approach to analysis operational performance
• The ability to communicate effectively with the community at large
• An understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional, and the need for sustainable development.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR90029 | Analysing Energy Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN90015 | Thermodynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN90019 | Advanced Thermodynamics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two assignments (25% each) not exceeding 12 pages each, one due mid-semester and the other at the end of semester, each requiring approximately 30-35 hours of work.
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
One written examination.
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mohsen Talei Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Climate Change Major Energy Studies 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.
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: 31 January 2024