Online Courses Handbook 2003

306888 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering

Introduction
This course is offered by the Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies Australia (CRESTA). It is designed to provide engineers and scientists with specific training in advanced areas of renewable energy technologies and engineering applications. The emphasis is on the design, analysis, simulation and implementation of energy systems with special attention to renewable energy systems.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent, but students with degrees in other science-related areas may also be eligible.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is available only on a part-time basis over one year.

Course Organisation
This course consists of taught units and experimental work taken part-time. It will provide the theoretical background associated with both renewable and non-renewable energy sources and an in-depth knowledge of major renewable energy technologies - namely wind and photovoltaic. All engineering units involve laboratory work.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

306878 v.1 Renewable Energy Principles 503 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

306879 v.1 Renewable Energy Systems 504 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

50.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

13285 v.3 Introduction to Cleaner Production 503 3.0 25.0

13288 v.3 Industrial Environmental Economics 503 1.0 25.0

13289 v.4 Cleaner Production Tools 503 3.0 25.0

306880 v.1 Power Electronics 503 4.0 25.0

306881 v.1 Energy Management 530 3.0 25.0

306882 v.1 Power Systems 503 4.0 25.0

306883 v.1 Computer Structures 501 4.0 25.0

306884 v.1 Power Generation 504 4.0 25.0

306885 v.1 Engineering Investment and Analysis 560 3.0 25.0

306886 v.1 Environmental Engineering Management 590 3.0 25.0

306887 v.1 Electric Power Transmission and Distribution 504 5.0 25.0

306889 v.1 Engineering Management 504 4.0 25.0