Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Energy resources, chain, and energy conversion processes; non-renewable (fossil, nuclear) and renewable (photovoltaic, wind, hydro-, biomass) sources of energy; environmental impact of electricity generation; energy storage technologies; direct and indirect energy conversion; overview of the world and Australian energy production and consumption; the future energy scenarios.

Objectives

To understand: the principles of energy conversion technologies, the environmental problems associated with these technologies, alternative energy technologies the environmental benefits of these technologies, engineering and economical aspects of alternative energies.

Assessment

Examination: (3 hours) 70%
Continuous assessment: 30%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Gavin Mudd

Contact hours

3 hours lectures and 3 hours laboratory and practice classes, and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

Must have passed 72 credit points

Prohibitions

ECE3051, ECE3502, ECE4053, ECE4503