Unit (2012)
Energy in Society
| Energy in Society (PEC292) | |
|---|---|
| School | School of Engineering and Energy |
| Credit Points | 4 |
| Availability | Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-external |
| Teaching Timetables | Murdoch S1 |
| Description | This is a unit 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. |
| Contact time | Lectures/tutorials: 3 hours per week (internal students only). |
| Prerequisites | Knowledge of physics equivalent to PEC120 General Physics OR a final scaled score of 60% or more in Physics 2A/2B or PEC152 Principles of Physics. Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally. |
| Notes | Postgraduate Certificate in Energy Studies, Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Studies and Master of Science in Renewable Energy students should enrol in the higher-level version of this unit (PEC592). |
| Appears in these Courses | Sustainable Energy Management (BSc) |
| Appears in these Minors | Energy Studies |
| Energy in Society (PEC592) - as for PEC292 except as follows: | |
| School | School of Engineering and Energy |
| Credit Points | 4 |
| Availability | Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-external, Y-external KAPLAN-SGP: T2A-internal, T3A-internal |
| Teaching Timetables | Murdoch S1 |
| Prerequisites | Enrolment in the Postgraduate Certificate in Energy Studies, Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment, Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Studies or Master of Science in Renewable Energy. Knowledge of physics equivalent to PEC120 General Physics OR a final scaled score of 60% or more in Physics 2A/2B or PEC152 Principles of Physics. Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally. |
| Appears in these Courses | Postgraduate Certificate in Energy Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Studies |
Contacts
| Unit Coordinator | |
|---|---|
| PEC292 |
Dr Sinisa Djordjevic Lecturer t: 9360 7217 e: S.Djordjevic@murdoch.edu.au o: 2.004J, Engineering and Energy |
| PEC592 |
Dr Sinisa Djordjevic Lecturer t: 9360 7217 e: S.Djordjevic@murdoch.edu.au o: 2.004J, Engineering and Energy |
| Unit Contacts | |
| Murdoch: Y-external Murdoch: S1-internal Murdoch: S1-external Murdoch: S2-external |
Dr Sinisa Djordjevic (PEC292) Lecturer t: 9360 7217 e: S.Djordjevic@murdoch.edu.au o: 2.004J, Engineering and Energy |
| Murdoch: Y-external Murdoch: S1-internal Murdoch: S1-external Murdoch: S2-external Kaplan Higher Education Institute (Singapore): T2A-internal Kaplan Higher Education Institute (Singapore): T3A-internal |
Dr Sinisa Djordjevic (PEC592) Lecturer t: 9360 7217 e: S.Djordjevic@murdoch.edu.au o: 2.004J, Engineering and Energy |

