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Title: Science (Energy Studies), Graduate Diploma
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Diploma, postgraduate.

Description:
Energy specialists need to have a sound knowledge of energy sources, the methods of energy conversion and the characteristics of different forms of energy. In recent years a number of new concerns have emerged in the energy field. These include the threats to oil supplies due to political instability in major supply areas and increasing concerns about environmental pollution from energy generation and use.

People involved in energy planning need to have a sound understanding of energy technology and a knowledge of a range of disciplines such as economics, mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology and environmental science. This qualification is intended for science or engineering graduates who wish to specialise in energy studies. It offers some flexibility of choice and the opportunity to explore an area in depth via a short research project.

Programme structure
The programme consists of 24 points of coursework which may be
completed in one year full-time or over several years part-time.
Required courses - 15 points:
M292 Energy in Society
M291 Energy Management
M390 Energy Systems
M391 Energy Policy
M490 Energy Studies Project.

The remaining courses may be selected from the following electives. With the permission of the Programme Committee, students may select other electives from courses offered elsewhere in the University.
Elective courses - 9 points minimum:
M254 Mineral and Energy Resources
N212 Population, Resources and Environment
S210 Resource Politics
N210 Environmental Technology for Sustainable Development
C270 Resource Economics
C271 Environmental Economics
N211 Waste Treatment and Recycling
M234 Resources Recycling
C263 Economic Development
S547 Comparative Science and Technology Policies
N217 Air Pollution Meteorology
N320 Industrial Pollution Control
N222 Pollutants and Toxicology.

Entrance qualifications: Applicants must be science or engineering graduates.


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials, audio cassettes, video cassettes.
Specially written materials, including guides for self-paced study, supported where possible and where appropriate by audio and video cassette tapes, special audio-visual equipment, face-to-face tutoring, telephone tutoring.

Administrative information:
On successful completion of this 24 point, 1 year equivalent full-time programme, students will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Science (Energy Studies).


Classification:
060405 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Date: 21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar

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