Energy Studies
Coordinator:
Dr Lu Aye (Engineering)
Committee:
Dr Graham Moore (Engineering)
Dr Ruth Beilin (MSLE)
The stream in Energy Studies has been designed to meet the theoretical and practical needs of professionals working in the field of energy use and planning, both in government and private sectors. The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the range of technologies, both conventional and non-conventional, that can be used for energy supply. Issues of energy planning, energy end use and the non-technical factors influencing the acceptance of energy technologies can also be studied. The stream provides a means of accessing elements of an engineering education for students with an undergraduate degree in other disciplines. Graduates find employment in energy agencies, utility companies, industry, education, and consultancies.
Energy Studies stream details
Please consult the Handbook for further information and timetables.
Students will be required to complete the core subject:
950-601 Sustainability, Policy and Management
950-600 Trans-disciplinary thinking and learning
and select at least three subjects from:
421-604 Environmental Management Systems
421-619 Energy for Sustainable Development
421-629 Energy Efficiency Technology
421-648 Water Sources of Energy
421-711 Solar Energy
421-825 Energy from Biomass and Wastes
and select electives to make up the balance of the award. The recommended list of electives includes:
121-503 Research Methods and Design
121-529 Social Impact Assessment and Evaluation
121-532 Environmental Impact Assessment
121-537 Heritage and Cultural Environments
121-545 Understanding Development
207-506/207-414 Social Research Methods
316-663 Environmental Economics and Strategy
421-580 Hydrological Processes 1
421-581 Hydrological Processes 2
421-670 Sustainable Buildings
421-681 Management for the Environment
485-855 Perceptions of the Environment
505-932 Epidemiology and Analytical Methods
606-608 Restoration Ecology
610-680 Environmental Chemistry
620-610 Statistics for Research Workers
730-683 Environmental Law
950-602 Introductory Environmetrics
950-603/ 600-604 Environmental Risk Assessment
These subjects are available in the 2008 academic year, unless otherwise stated. Students may take other electives subject to the approval of the stream coordinator.
Students may apply to undertake a research project as part of a course of study. This requires good academic performance and the approval of the stream coordinator.