304254 v.4 Master of Engineering Science (Renewable Energy Electrical Power Systems)

MEngSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042178D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed to provide advanced training in renewable energy engineering for graduates in science and engineering. This program encompasses power conditioning aspects of major renewable energy technologies including wind, photovoltaic and small hydro. Other alternative energy sources such as fuel cells are also evaluated. This course covers the use and understanding of electrical equipment required for power transmission and conditioning, including storage. The aim is to provide students with knowledge of standards to be able to conduct design, analysis, simulation and implementation of Stand Alone and Grid Connected Renewable or Hybrid Energy Systems on small and large scales.

Course Entry Requirements / Prerequisite

An honours degree or equivalent in engineering or related disciplines plus a minimum of one year work experience. In certain cases, the need to complete special units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.

Course Organisation

This course consists of taught units, experimental work over the two semesters and a project leading to a dissertation over the one year period. The project may be pursued at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The course includes a set of core units which are obligatory. Students will have the option to choose from a list of optional units to a maximum of four full units. The optional units may be selected in consultation with the course coordinator.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13544	v.2	Electrical Engineering Project 695	5.0	25.0
300806	v.2	Renewable Energy Principles 603	5.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13545	v.2	Electrical Engineering Project 696	5.0	25.0
300807	v.2	Renewable Energy Systems 604	5.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
13543	v.3	Power System Analysis 603	5.0	25.0
300803	v.2	Power Electronics 603	5.0	25.0
302142	v.2	Electrical Utility Engineering 623	2.5	25.0
306831	v.5	Eco-Efficiency 603	3.0	25.0
306832	v.4	Cleaner Production Tools 603	3.0	25.0
6478	v.5	Engineering Investment and Analysis 660	3.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302145	v.2	Electrical Utility Engineering 634	2.5	25.0
302990	v.2	Electric Power Transmission and Distribution 604	3.0	25.0
307009	v.1	Power Electronics 604	5.0	25.0
308341	v.1	Electrical Machines and Drives 604	5.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.