Energy for Sustainable Development

Subject ENEN90027 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:	12.50
Level:	9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: 36 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week, Tutorials: 1 hour per week) per semester Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites:	None
Corequisites:	None
Recommended Background Knowledge:	None
Non Allowed Subjects:	None
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Dr Lu Aye

l.aye@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject will cover the following topics: definitions of development and sustainability, principles that underpin sustainability relationship between energy and quality of life, consumption and basic needs potential and limitations of energy efficiency technologies to de-carbonise emissions technologies that can offer a future non-carbon energy supply - renewable and nuclear scenarios to provide vital needs such as electricity supply and transportation nuclear fission and fusion, its potential and limitations
Objectives:	On successful completion of this subject students should have developed: a capacity to critique energy systems and sources for their sustainability a broad overview of the various technologies that have the potential to provide a sustainable energy supply system an appreciation of the conflicting outcomes arising from the need for increased energy use in most developing countries and the global and local needs for sustainability and minimal environmental impact an understanding of the factors which lead to making an informed choice between energy resources and technologies
Assessment:	Assessment for this subject consists of the following: One 3-hour open book examination, end of semester (50%) One 2000 word report, due at the end of semester (35%) One presentation for each student of up to 15 minutes, during the semester at a time to be advised (15%)
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students successfully completing this subject should develop the following general skills: ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
Notes:
Related Course(s):	Master of Engineering Structures Master of Engineering Structures Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Environmental Engineering
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Climate Change Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Energy Studies Environmental Science Environmental Science Master of Engineering (Civil) Master of Engineering (Environmental) Master of Engineering (Geomatics)

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