Course coordinator
Dr Tony Heynen
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (06/09/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Chemical Engineering School
This course investigates the role that energy efficiency, behaviour change and low carbon solutions can play in changing energy consumption and transport behaviours to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Topics include energy efficiency and conservation, sustainable energy use, demand management, and behaviour change options across the built environment and transport sectors.
This course explores the important roles of energy efficiency and sustainable transport in the global energy transition.ﾠ The first part of the course investigates energy efficiency and demand side management, ﾠwith aﾠ particular focus on the built environment (homes and buildings), behavioural changes and technological options.ﾠ The second part of the course investigates the sustainable energy transition in the transport sector. There is a particular focus on e-mobility, ﾠlow-emission vehicle technologies, and policy options for the broader transport industry.ﾠ
Course requirements
Restrictions
Restricted to MSE, GDSE and GCSE students. Other students need enrolment permission from School of Chemical Engineering. studentenquiries@chemeng.uq.edu.au
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Tony Heynen
Dr Glenn Platt
Tutor
Mr Abel Quintero Fuentes
Mr Prabhakaran Vanaraja Ambeth
Ms Michelle Ida Anslem
Mr Yulio Sitio
Ms Yuan Gao
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course is taught in Intensive mode.ﾠ Students are advised to check the Learning Activities section for the course timetable.ﾠ In particular, attendance and participation (online or on campus) is required at the Intensive Modules across four consecutive days (9am-5pm Brisbane time, each day).
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to allow students to understand and analyse the role that energy efficiency and sustainable transport play in the global transition to a low carbon future. It aims to provide students with the skills to analyse ﾠenergy efficiency opportunities ﾠin residential and built environment settings, and develop policy options to drive energy transitions in the ﾠtransport sector.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Analysis and critical thinking - Reflect on the interdependencies between energy efficiency and transport and the built environment, technology, demand management, human behaviour, policy and regulations
LO2.
Analysis and critical thinking - Develop energy audit approaches for residential homes and buildings and identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements
LO3.
Analysis and critical thinking - Develop leadership and teamwork skills to advocate for energy efficiency and sustainable transport options as key components of the global energy transition
LO4.
Analysis and critical thinking - Understand transport technologies and their associated costs and emissions and develop the future e-mobility strategies and public policy directions for the transport sector
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Foundation Quiz
|
10% |
16/09/2024 4:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Energy Efficiency Presentation (Group)
|
15% |
1/10/2024 5:00 pm
Online 17:00-20:00 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation |
Personal Energy Audit
|
40% Hurdle |
11/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Project | Transport Strategy for Brisbane 2032 | 35% |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Foundation Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
16/09/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
On-line multiple-choice and short-answer quiz based on student research.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Quiz administered through the ENGY7301 Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Energy Efficiency Presentation (Group)
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
1/10/2024 5:00 pm
Online 17:00-20:00
Task description
You are to present on one of the topics below. The aim is for your group to discuss or explore one of the statements - do you agree with the statement? Is there evidence to support it? Please be as engaging as possible - part of the challenge is to figure out how to make "energy efficiency" an interesting topic for your audience!
1.If we have renewable energy at home, why should I care about being energy efficient? If we have freely available low-cost carbon-free energy from renewable sources, who cares how much energy we use?
or
2. Government shouldn't worry about encouraging energy efficiency - no matter how efficient a device or appliance is, our total energy consumption won't go down - as appliances get more efficient, any energy savings are offset by the consumer buying additional appliances. (So for example, as fridges get more efficient, householders buy more fridges for their house - their total energy consumption or electricity bill stays the same).
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Online presentation via Zoom screen-share. Recorded.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Personal Energy Audit
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 40% Hurdle
- Due date
11/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
Students will complete an assessment of their own house or workplace, identifying practical methods for reducing their energy consumption. The work will include an energy audit, analysis and subsequent recommendations, incorporating payback estimates regarding the options available. The assessment deliverables will be a Report detailing the results of the analysis and individual energy upgrade recommendations, and a short Video Presentation.
This assessment is an Identity Verified Assessment Hurdle (IVAH).
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Hurdle requirements
Must pass (mark >=50%) this assessment piece to pass the course (grade of 4 or higher).Submission guidelines
All assessment items should be submitted through the ENGY7301 Blackboard site via TurnItIn.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Transport Strategy for Brisbane 2032
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L04
Task description
Students will develop a Transport Strategy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Further details are available on Blackboard.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
All assessment items should be submitted through the ENGY7301 Blackboard site via TurnItIn.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Overall course mark typically <35% and/or failure to complete assessment items. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Overall course mark typically 35 - 44 %. Lack of evidence of competency in the course material. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Overall course mark typically 45 - 49% AND/OR <50% mark for Personal Energy Audit. Falls short of satisfying the basic requirements for a Pass. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Overall course mark typically 50 - 64% AND >=50% mark for Personal Energy Audit. Demonstrates core competencies in course knowledge and skills necessary to undertake further Sustainable Energy courses. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As per 4 except overall course mark typically 65 - 74% AND >=50% mark for Personal Energy Audit. Demonstrates a clear grasp of the underlying concepts, and competency in the specific skills taught in this course. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As per 5 except overall course mark typically 75 - 84% AND >=50% mark for Personal Energy Audit. Very good achievements in all tasks, demonstrating a clear grasp of course concepts and skills. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Overall course mark typically >85% AND >=75% mark for Personal Energy Audit. Outstanding achievement in all tasks, clearly demonstrating critical analysis and insight into course concepts, and effectively articulated connections between course knowledge and wider social, economic, and environmental contexts at global, regional and national levels. This grade requires demonstrated originality in assessment tasks and/or application of course skills. |
Additional course grading information
There is ﾠan opportunity for students to complete an online peer assessment of each ﾠgroup memberﾠ for all group assessment items. However, if ﾠthere isﾠ consensus that all group members participated equally this will not be necessary.ﾠ
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Supplementary assessment may involve a written or oral exam. Where a mark of <50% for the Personal Energy Audit resulted in a grade of 3, the Supplementary assessment may be offered via resubmission of the Personal Energy Audit.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Additional learning resources provided on course Blackboard site.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
Foundation Modules - study and observations |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Workshop |
Day 1 Tuesday - Energy efficiency Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
Workshop |
Day 2 Wednesday - Energy efficiency |
|
Workshop |
Day 3 Thursday - Transport |
|
Workshop |
Day 4 Friday - Transport Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
|
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Seminar |
Group presentation (assessment) 01/10/2024 17:00-19:30 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.