Postgraduate MUR-EENV592-2020

Energy in Society

Source the powerful ways energy boosts human society. Study energy supply, use and the cost to people and the environment. Go alternative and consider conservation and conversion technology. Switch to sustainable sources. Unearth the future of energy.

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$2,160 $2,410

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 Aug 2020

This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

consider issues of energy use and energy supply in a broad context of sustainability
make decisions and provide advice about options of energy supply and use.

Topics covered

- What is energy?
- Energy and life
- Production and consumption of energy
- Energy conversion
- Energy use
- The fossil fuels
- Electrical energy
- Nuclear power
- Hydroelectricity
- Geothermal power
- Wind power
- Biomass
- Solar Energy
- Energy storage
- The hydrogen economy
- Energy efficiency
- Energy resources
- Social and economic Issues
- Energy and the environment
- Energy and the future
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment
  - Audio-Video streaming

Entry requirements

Others

Knowledge of high school physics is required.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject is about energy sources and how they are utilised to produce power for human society. It is based on a multidisciplinary approach and covers patterns of consumption; energy conversion technology; environmental and social impacts; conventional and alternative sources; energy conservation and options for future energy supplies.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

Assessments

Project (30%)
Assignments (20%)
3 hour invigilated exam (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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