EVSC20006 Energy and the Environment
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is EVSC20006 hard?
EVSC20006: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The physics and chemistry of fossil, renewable and nuclear energy, and their environmental and social costs.
After it you can
- Estimate a city's energy resource needs
- Weigh energy sources' environmental impacts
- Apply thermodynamics to energy efficiency
What you need first
12.5 points of level 1 CHEM/PHYC and “VCE Maths Methods or equivalent (including admission into the Bachelor of Science)”
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist
How it’s assessed
Tests 10%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 70%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is EVSC20006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking EVSC20006?
- Needs 12.5 points of level 1 CHEM/PHYC and “VCE Maths Methods or equivalent (including admission into the Bachelor of Science)”.
- Does EVSC20006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 10%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 70%.
- How many class hours a week does EVSC20006 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take EVSC20006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after EVSC20006?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example EVSC30009, GEOL30004.
- Can I rate EVSC20006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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