Overview
This specialisation in Renewable Energy Engineering encompasses a range of renewable energy technologies and their use. These include heat and electricity generation from solar thermal systems, photovoltaics, wind turbines, biomass and the important areas of solar architecture and the design of energy efficient buildings and appliances.
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Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the physical science of sustainability and climate change, quantify the impact of human activities on environmental systems and propose engineering solutions that consider technical, economic, social and environmental implications.
2.
Demonstrate knowledge of the resources underpinning renewable and building energy systems; including quantifying the magnitude, variability and uncertainty of renewable energy resources, and analysing the impact on system design, operation, performance and integration within the broader energy system.
3.
Design technically and economically efficient, safe and compliant renewable energy systems using knowledge of the functionality and operating principles of systems components, enabling technologies and relevant standards.
4.
Use industry and electricity market data to analyse and identify the impacts and the integration of renewable and distributed energy technologies into electricity networks, markets and regulatory frameworks.
5.
Communicate complex ideas effectively, through a range of mediums, to a diverse range of audiences and effectively incorporate feedback.
6.
Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy, perseverance, ethical conduct and professional accountability when working as an individual and within diverse multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environments.
7.
Solve complex engineering problems by applying critical thinking and engaging with real world context.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3707 - Engineering (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 168 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Strand Electives18 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Electives
Level 1 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
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