EVSC30009 Energy Pathways to Net-Zero

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 50%
• 40% group work

Is EVSC30009 hard?

EVSC30009: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

What it takes to move the energy system to net-zero, and how to judge different transition pathways.

After it you can

• Critique energy transition pathways
• Identify what must change to reach net-zero
• Weigh economic and social trade-offs of the shift

What you need first

EVSC20006 or ATOC20001 or CHEM20018 or CHEN20010 or CHEN20012 or PHYC20012 or MAST20029

• EVSC20006 Energy and the Environment
• ATOC20001 Extreme Weather and Climate
• CHEM20018 Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis
• CHEN20010 Material and Energy Balances
• CHEN20012 Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
• PHYC20012 Quantum and Thermal Physics
• MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics

Careers

Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is EVSC30009 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking EVSC30009?

Needs EVSC20006 or ATOC20001 or CHEM20018 or CHEN20010 or CHEN20012 or PHYC20012 or MAST20029.

Does EVSC30009 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 50%.

Can I take EVSC30009 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design.

Can I rate EVSC30009?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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