Energy in Society
PostgraduateMUR-EENV5922020
Course information for 2020 intake
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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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Energy in Society
About this subject
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.
- 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
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.
- Project (30%)
- Assignments (20%)
- 3 hour invigilated exam (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Others
Knowledge of high school physics is required.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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