Graduate Certificate in Engineering(Energy Studies)

Course 988-EN (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

Course Coordinator
Dr Lu Aye
E: lua@unimelb.edu.au

Faculty of Engineering
Manager, Planning & Projects (Academic Programs)
Rebecca Randall
E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:	The Graduate Program in Energy Studies is designed to meet the theoretical and practical needs of professionals working in the field of energy use and planning in both the government and private sectors. The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the range of conventional and non-conventional technologies that can be used for energy supply. Issues of energy planning, energy end-use and the non-technical factors influencing the acceptance of energy technologies can also be studied. Themes covered in this program include: renewable energy technologies, conventional energy technologies, energy sources and resources, energy conversion and utilisation, energy from wastes, barriers to technology transfer, environmental effects of energy use and energy efficiency.
Objectives:	-
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	This award consist of two core subjects totaling 25 points plus elective subjects chosen from the Electives List. A student enrolled in the Certificate is limited to a maximum of 12.5 points by research.
Subject Options:	Core Subjects: (25 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-626 Design of Energy Systems Semester 2 12.50 421-629 Energy Efficiency Technology Semester 2 12.50
Entry Requirements:	3 year degree at honours level in engineering, science or related discipline
Core Participation Requirements:	-
Graduate Attributes:	-
Generic Skills:	-