ENE2021 Energy and the environment
Faculty of Engineering
ENE2021 Energy and the environment is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ENE2021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ENE2021
No unit lists ENE2021 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: ECE3051, ECE3502, ECE4053, ECE4503, ENE3048
Overview
Energy resources, chain, and energy conversion processes; non-renewable (fossil, nuclear) and renewable (photovoltaic, wind, hydro-, biomass) sources of energy; environmental impact of electricity generation; energy storage technologies; direct and indirect energy conversion; overview of the world and Australian energy production and consumption; the future energy scenarios.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-class activities and testThreshold hurdle15%
- Individual and group projectThreshold hurdle45%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1To understand: the principles of energy conversion technologies, the environmental problems associated with these technologies, alternative energy technologies the environmental benefits of these technologies, engineering and economical aspects of alternative energies.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning in this unit is through the expert-led sessions, activities in the practice classes, and pre- and post-class exercises. Learning materials are presented in the workshops or pre-recorded videos and then reinforced through discussions and activities in interactive sessions. Case studies and practices allow you to apply the knowledge learned in the subject and to develop a higher order of thinking skills. You should have access to a WINDOWS 10 computer (either laptop or desktop) as a simulation tool to be used in the assignments can only be installed and run on a Windows 10 operating system (Note: Mac OS is not supported). Accessing the software through Lab PC/MoVE has NOT been confirmed yet (as of 24th Nov 2020). You should regularly check the Moodle site and Monash emails for updates and information related to this unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
Learning materials for workshop/lecture and pracitce classes.
Technology resources
You should have access to a WINDOWS 10 computer (either laptop or desktop) as a simulation tool to be used in the assignments can only be installed and run on a Windows 10 operating system (Note: Mac OS is not supported). Accessing the software through Lab PC/MoVE has NOT been confirmed yet (as of 24th Nov 2020). You should regularly check the Moodle site and Monash emails for updates and information related to this unit.
Where it fits
ENE2021 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jenny Zhou
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jenny Zhou
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENE2021?
ENE2021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ENE2021 offered?
In 2021, ENE2021 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ENE2021?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENE2021 have an exam?
No. ENE2021 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ENE2021?
ENE2021 is part of Environmental engineering and Environmental engineering .