PEC190 Topic Schedule

Week	Topic
Week 1	Unit Introduction and What is Energy Studies?
Week 1	The History of Energy
Week 2	Energy Supply and Use
Week 2	Energy in Science
Week 3	The History of Electricity
Week 3	Science, Technology and Industry
Project Plan Due
Week 4	Energy from the Wind
Week 4	The History of Wind Power
Assignment 1 Due
Week 5	Study Break
Week 6	The Structure of the Electricity Industry
Week 6	Why do Fuel Prices Fluctuate?
Week 7	Are We Running out of Oil? - View 1
Week 7	Are We Running out of Oil? - View 2
Week 8	Social Research Methods
Week 8	Is Global Warming Really Happening
Week 9	Study Break
Week 10	Is Nuclear Power the Solution to Global Warming?
Week 10	Is Nuclear Power the Solution to Global Warming?
Week 11	Are Ratings Schemes Effective In Reducing Energy Consumption? -Passive Solar Design
Week 11	Are Ratings Schemes Effective In Reducing Energy Consumption? -Energy Efficient Appliances
Assignment 2 Due
Week 12	Is Renewable Energy the Key to Sustainable Development for Indigenous Communities?
Week 12	What Can Local Government Do to Promote Sustainable Energy
Week 13	Energy and Ethics
Week 13	Is Renewable Energy Really Sustainable?
Project Report Due & Project Presentations
Week 14	Towards Sustainable Transport
Week 14	A Sustainable Future with the Hydrogen Economy?

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