Engineering for Sustainable Environments

Subject 421-680 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

February, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Intensive

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures, site visit and syndicate work held as an intensive one-week course prior to the commencement of Semester 1 with ongoing group work until mid Semester 1; Non-contact time commitment: 84 hours
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

An Engineering undergraduate degree

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

 CoordinatorDr Graham A. Moore ContactDr Graham Moore
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Phone: +61 3 8344 6808
Email: grahamam@unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	Lectures, syndicate work and excursions examining the role of engineering in sustainable development. Themes covered include the relationships and role of the engineer between business, government, society and the environment. Case studies selected from supply chains, water resources, transport, urban development will be used to examine issues such as resource depletion, unsustainable practices, successful & unsuccessful regulatory practices, and measurement & reporting of progress towards sustainability.
Objectives:	On successful completion, students will be able to: describe, analyse and communicate the role of engineering in the provision of a sustainable world
Assessment:	One assignment of 5,000 words and two 300-word reviews of colleague's assignments.
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:	This subject replaces: 421-680 Engineering for Sustainable Environments
Related Course(s):	Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Master of Development Technologies Master of Engineering Project Management Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Coursework) Master of Engineering Structures Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Water Resource Management

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