Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Energy Management;
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Energy Science and Technology
At the 400-level, our courses are specifically designed to help students apply previously-learned theoretical concepts to the real world. This ranges from writing technical industry reports for real clients to optimizing industrial processes. In addition to taking papers, students carry out research projects at the forefront of the energy field with real world applicability. Recent research projects are shown below.
Entry to 400-level courses is based on your grades and generally requires a B+ average in your 300-level papers.
We offer two separate degrees at 400-level. The BSc Honours degree must be completed in one year. The Postgraduate Diploma can span more than one year. Both programmes consist of three 20-point papers and a 60-point research project.
The three papers are normally chosen from: EMAN 402 (Process Optimization), EMAN 403 (Linear Systems and Control Theory), EMAN 404 (Advanced Energy Resources) and EMAN 405 (Energy Practice). Note that EMAN 404 cannot be taken if you have already completed EMAN 204.
There is some flexibility in these courses. Alternative choices include: PMAN 501 (Advanced Project Management), FINC 420 (Energy and Carbon Finance) or 2 x 10 point 400-level PHSI papers. Note that entry to FINC 420 requires a good pass in BSNS 114 or equivalent.
Papers
| Paper Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EMAN 402 | Process Optimization |
| EMAN 403 | Linear Systems and Control |
| EMAN 404 | Advanced Energy Resources |
| EMAN 405 | Energy Practice |
Research Project (EMAN 490)
We place a lot of emphasis on the research project, and typically students find this to be the most rewarding part the programme. We offer a wide choice of topics in which you have the opportunity to carry out original research. You will work closely with a supervisor, who defines the project and will guide you through all aspects of the project, from the initial background reading to writing the final report.
Some recent 400-level projects:
- Wetting Phenomena on 3D-Printed Micropatterns – a means to enhancing heat exchanger technology
- Bubble goniometry – increasing bubble control for potential improvements in pump technology and electrochemical cell technology
- Long Term Modelling of Industrial Demand Response in the New Zealand Power System
- Regional and seasonal breakdown of residential space heating demand in New Zealand
- Energy Trends and Solar Opportunity for Otago University Flats
- Technical and Economic Feasibility of Thermochemical Heat Energy Storage Systems for Residential Space Heating in New Zealand
- Matching Tidal Power Generation With Demand in New Zealand
- Analysis of a Transcritical Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Plant in Dunedin, New Zealand
For more information on our current research activities, please visit our research group pages: