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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN8625 — Advanced Power Systems

code: ENGN8625
name: Advanced Power Systems
unit value: 6
description: This course provides students with advanced technical knowledge and analysis techniques to evaluate and design modern electric power systems, including their operation, control, diagnostics and protection. The course will first introduce the advanced theoretical and practical concepts required to understanding the operation of modern electric power systems, followed by modelling, analysis, and simulation of electric power systems under dynamic conditions. Power system stability and fault protection and associated requirements will also be covered. Ultimately, this course will equip students with a comprehensive understanding of modern electric power systems and the skills and knowledge to pursue a career pathway into the electricity industry.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN8625
course learning outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding of the theory and operating principles of modern electric power systems through appropriate application of advanced analysis tools and techniques.
  2. Critically assess the performance of current and emerging power transmission solutions in electric power systems.
  3. Evaluate and interpret power system dynamics and stability using appropriate software and/or hardware tools.
  4. Explain and proficiently apply the principles of power system protection to assess the protection requirements for a given power system.
  5. Propose and design power system solutions that account for complex dynamic response, stability and protection requirements.
  6. Apply research skills to develop a thorough understanding of emerging problems in modern electric power systems beyond the scope of course materials and critically analyse relevant contemporary research.
  7. Professionally interpret and disseminate design and research outcomes in modern electric power systems to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
assessment:
  1. Assignments (15%)
  2. Laboratory (15%)
  3. Individual Research Project (10%)
  4. Group Project (10%)
  5. FInal Exam (50%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding of the theory and operating principles of modern electric power systems through appropriate application of advanced analysis tools and techniques.
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  1. Critically assess the performance of current and emerging power transmission solutions in electric power systems.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Evaluate and interpret power system dynamics and stability using appropriate software and/or hardware tools.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Explain and proficiently apply the principles of power system protection to assess the protection requirements for a given power system.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Propose and design power system solutions that account for complex dynamic response, stability and protection requirements.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Apply research skills to develop a thorough understanding of emerging problems in modern electric power systems beyond the scope of course materials and critically analyse relevant contemporary research.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Professionally interpret and disseminate design and research outcomes in modern electric power systems to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
✓✓✓✓✓✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
✓3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services