SEE718 - Renewable Energy Systems

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(G, X)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

A Maung Than Oo

Prerequisite:

Nil

Contact hours:

1 x 3 hour workshop per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

Renewable energy sources including solar and wind energies are becoming more important than ever due to increasing energy demand, dwindling oil and gas supplies, increasing pollution levels in the atmosphere and the associated global warming effects. An overview of the different energy sources will be covered and through advanced laboratory work the characteristics of solar energy and wind energy will be further investigated.

Assessment

Topic Tests 30%, Laboratory Demonstrations 30%, e-Portfolio 40%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1045$1045$3270$3433

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.