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54 | UNSW International Undergraduate Guide 2011 | www.unsw.edu.auprogram information | E-FConverters, Photovoltaic Stand-Alone System Designand Installation, High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells,Semi-Conductor Devices, Sustainable Energy inDeveloping Countries, Solar Thermal DesignCareer OpportunitiesRecent studies, publications and media releasesindicate that large numbers of jobs are createdglobally in all aspects of photovoltaic and renewableenergy engineering including: manufacturing, qualitycontrol and reliability, computer-aided design ofdevices and systems, research and education, systemdesign and analysis, balance of system areas, faultdiagnosis and modelling, marketing, policy formationand planning, programs in developing countries.Professional RecognitionThis degree is accredited by Engineers Australia forthe particular sub-discipline of Photovoltaics andSolar Energy.Combined ProgramsBE (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)/Bachelor of ArtsProgram code 3656FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/240Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$151,820Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3656.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.auBE (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)/Bachelor of CommerceProgram code 3715FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5.5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/264Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$180,820Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3715.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.auBE (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)/Bachelor of ScienceProgram code 3655FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/240Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$163,280Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3655.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.auRenewable Energy EngineeringBE (Renewable Energy Engineering)Program code 3657FacultyEngineeringMin. years 4 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/192Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$125,080Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3657.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.auWhat is Renewable Energyengineering?Renewable Energy Engineering encompasses a broadrange of renewable energy technologies and theiruse. These include electricity generation from solarthermal systems, photovoltaics, wind generators,biomass, tidal energy, geothermal systems and alsothe important areas of solar architecture and thedesign of energy-efficient housing.Program StructureA typical program sequence is shown below:Year 1Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Computing,Engineering Design, Electives including: SustainableEnergy, Electrical and TelecommunicationsEngineering, Higher Physics 1BYear 2Fluid Dynamics, Electrical and TelecommunicationsEngineering, Thermodynamics, Numerical Methodsand Statistics, Engineering Materials and Chemistry,Applied Photovoltaics, Electronic Devices, GeneralEducation coursesYear 3Policy, Wind, Sustainable and Renewable EngineeringTechnologies, Photovoltaics in the Built Environment,Solar Thermal Energy Design, Professional Electives,General Education coursesYear 4Biomass, Strategic Leadership and Ethics, Life CycleAssessment, Professional Elective, ThesisProfessional Electives include:Energy Efficiency, Architectural Technologies,Electromagnetic Engineering, ElectricalEnergy, Several Variable Calculus, AdvancedThermodynamics, Photovoltaic Technology andManufacture, Solar Cells and Systems, Grid-ConnectPhotovoltaic Systems, Photovoltaic Stand-AloneSystems, Sustainable Energy in DevelopingCountries, Special Topic in Photovoltaics, HighEfficiency Silicon Solar CellsCareer OpportunitiesRecent studies, publications and media releasesindicate that large numbers of jobs are createdglobally in all aspects of photovoltaic and renewableenergy engineering including: manufacturing, qualitycontrol and reliability, computer-aided design ofdevices and systems, research and education, systemdesign and analysis, balance of system areas, faultdiagnosis and modelling, marketing, policy formationand planning, programs in developing countries.Professional RecognitionThis degree is accredited by Engineers Australia forthe particular sub-discipline of Renewable Energy.Combined ProgramsBE (Renewable Energy Engineering)/Bachelor of ArtsProgram code 3656FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/240Semester 2 entry NoEst. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$151,820Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3656.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.auBE (Renewable Energy Engineering)/Bachelor of CommerceProgram code 3715FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5.5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/264Semester 2 entry Yes*Est. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$180,820Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3715.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.auBE (Renewable Energy Engineering)/Bachelor of ScienceProgram code 3658FacultyEngineeringMin. years 5 yearsUOC (per year/total) 48/240Semester 2 entry NoEst. first year tuition A$27,960Est. fee to complete A$163,280Assumed Knowledge Maths and PhysicsOnline Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/2010/3658.htmlWebsitewww.pv.unsw.edu.au