Course Coordinator:Adrian McCallum (amccallu@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering
UniSC Moreton Bay |
Blended learning | You can do this course without coming onto campus, unless your program has specified a mandatory onsite requirement. |
Online |
Online | You can do this course without coming onto campus. |
Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.
In this course you will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of micro- and smart-grid technologies along with their design and implementation strategies. Further you will be introduced to energy storage systems and develop a broad understanding and appreciation of the scientific principles that underpin the operation of such systems.
Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
Blended learning | |||
Learning materials – Asynchronous weekly learning material | 1hr | Week 1 | 12 times |
Seminar – On campus | 1hr | Week 1 | 3 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On campus | 2hrs | Week 1 | 10 times |
Laboratory 1 – Mandatory on campus intensive | 10hrs | Break week | Once Only |
Online | |||
Learning materials – Asynchronous weekly learning material | 1hr | Week 1 | 12 times |
Seminar – Online | 1hr | Week 1 | 3 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online | 2hrs | Week 1 | 10 times |
Laboratory 1 – Mandatory on campus intensive | 10hrs | Break week | Once Only |
Topics may include:
700 Level (Specialised)
12 units
Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | Professional Standard Mapping * Engineers Australia Stage 1 Professional Engineer Competency Standards | |
1 | Develop and analyse the key objectives and applications of energy storage in electical networks. |
Creative and critical thinker Sustainability-focussed |
2, 2.1.a, 2.1, 3, 3.1.c, 3.1 |
2 | Evaluate and assess solutions to problems associated with a variety of energy storage systems in micro-grids. | Creative and critical thinker |
2, 2.1.a, 2.1, 3, 3.1.c, 3.1 |
3 | Apply industry standard software analysis tools to simulate and study characteristics and behaviour of micro-grids and smart-grids | Empowered |
2, 2.2.d, 2.2, 3, 3.1.c, 3.1 |
4 | Design micro-grids and smart-grids to meet specified criteria and performance standards and conduct fault analysis specific to micro-grids and smart-grids. | Engaged |
1.6.a, 1.5, 1.6, 2, 2.3.a, 2.3 |
5 | Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge to identify the main components of a micro-grid and discern the differences between micro-grid and smart-grid systems and their applications. | Knowledgeable |
1, 1.3.a, 1.3, 3, 3.1.c, 3.2.b, 3.3.c, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
6 | Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge to explain the scientific and conceptual principles underpinning the operation of energy storage systems and key characteristics which inform their selection for use. |
Knowledgeable Sustainability-focussed |
1, 1.3.a, 1.3, 3, 3.1.c, 3.3.b, 3.5.b, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5 |
CODE | COMPETENCY |
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Professional Engineer Competency Standards | |
1.6.a | Knowledge and Skill Base - Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline: Appreciates the basis and relevance of standards and codes of practice, as well as legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline. |
1 | Elements of competency: Knowledge and Skill Base |
1.3.a | Knowledge and Skill Base - In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline: Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline. |
1.3 | Knowledge and Skill Base: In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. |
1.5 | Knowledge and Skill Base: Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. |
1.6 | Knowledge and Skill Base: Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. |
2 | Elements of competency: Engineering Application Ability |
2.1.a | Engineering Application Ability - Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving: Identifies, discerns and characterises salient issues, determines and analyses causes and effects, justifies and applies appropriate simplifying assumptions, predicts performance and behaviour, synthesises solution strategies and develops substantiated conclusions. |
2.2.d | Engineering Application Ability - Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources: Applies a wide range of engineering tools for analysis, simulation, visualisation, synthesis and design, including assessing the accuracy and limitations of such tools, and validation of their results. |
2.3.a | Engineering Application Ability - Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes: Proficiently applies technical knowledge and open ended problem solving skills as well as appropriate tools and resources to design components, elements, systems, plant, facilities and/or processes to satisfy user requirements. |
2.1 | Engineering Application Ability: Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. |
2.2 | Engineering Application Ability: Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. |
2.3 | Engineering Application Ability: Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. |
3 | Elements of competency: Professional and Personal Attributes |
3.1.c | Professional and Personal Attributes - Ethical conduct and professional accountability: Understands the accountabilities of the professional engineer and the broader engineering team for the safety of other people and for protection of the environment. |
3.2.b | Professional and Personal Attributes - Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains: Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline. |
3.3.c | Professional and Personal Attributes - Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour: Is aware of broader fields of science, engineering, technology and commerce from which new ideas and interfaces may be drawn and readily engages with professionals from these fields to exchange ideas. |
3.3.b | Professional and Personal Attributes - Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour: Seeks out new developments in the engineering discipline and specialisations and applies fundamental knowledge and systematic processes to evaluate and report potential. |
3.5.b | Professional and Personal Attributes - Orderly management of self, and professional conduct: Understands the importance of being a member of a professional and intellectual community, learning from its knowledge and standards, and contributing to their maintenance and advancement. |
3.1 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Ethical conduct and professional accountability. |
3.2 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. |
3.3 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. |
3.5 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. |
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
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Standard Grading (GRD)
High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Early feedback will be provided through completion of weekly activities in workshops. Furthermore, feedback on each assessment will be provided which will be used to help with the following assessment.
Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
All | 1 | Practical / Laboratory Skills, and Written Piece | Individual | 50% | 2000 words |
Refer to Format | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
All | 2 | Oral and Written Piece | Individual | 50% | 2000 words and 10 mins oral presentation |
Week 12 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
All - Assessment Task 1:Practical / Laboratory Skills, and Written Piece | ||||||||||||||||
Goal: | Experimental work on Micro-grid and Energy Storage Systems to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the course. |
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Product: | Practical / Laboratory Skills, and Written Piece | |||||||||||||||
Format: | Initial draft submitted week 3 and final report week 7 |
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Generic Skills: | Communication, Problem solving, Organisation, Applying technologies, Information literacy |
All - Assessment Task 2:Oral and Written Piece | |||||||||||||
Goal: | Practical group projects on Micro-grid and Energy Storage Systems topics to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the course in a collaborative environment. Working in a team, students record methods and results of the project and communicate them in a professional manner through a final report and oral presentation. |
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Format: | Report and presentation |
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Generic Skills: | Communication, Collaboration, Problem solving, Organisation, Applying technologies, Information literacy |
A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
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Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.
Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.
In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.
Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment
Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:
(a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%; and
(b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scaleEligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: - The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% - The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale - You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct
Late submissions may be penalised up to and including the following maximum percentage of the assessment task’s identified value, with weekdays and weekends included in the calculation of days late:
(a) One day: deduct 5%;
(b) Two days: deduct 10%;
(c) Three days: deduct 20%;
(d) Four days: deduct 40%;
(e) Five days: deduct 60%;
(f) Six days: deduct 80%;
(g) Seven days: A result of zero is awarded for the assessment task.The following penalties will apply for a late submission for an online examination:
Less than 15 minutes: No penalty
From 15 minutes to 30 minutes: 20% penalty
More than 30 minutes: 100% penalty
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