Sustainable Infrastructure Systems

Subject CVEN90043 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:	12.50
Level:	9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: 48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week, Workshops: 2 hours per week) Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites:	None
Corequisites:	None
Recommended Background Knowledge:	None
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

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Subject Overview:	This subject provides an overview of a wide range of issues relating to the design and operation of infrastructure, with a particular focus on the environmental, economic and civic sustainability of the projects. Students will gain an understanding of the complexities of decision-making in this sector and the role of government and regulation, as well as practical skills in assessing the financial and environmental impacts. The lectures and tutorials will be structured around case studies of various infrastructure projects. Students are expected to actively contribute to case study discussions in tutorials
Objectives:	On completion of this subject students should be able to: Discuss the sustainability of infrastructure with regard to environmental, economic and civic issues Utilise a range of analytical tools useful for assessing the environmental and financial sustainability of infrastructure Identify key issues in the design and operation across a broad range of infrastructure Explore issues of governance, ethics and competing stakeholder interests
Assessment:	One 2 hour examination, end of semester (40%) One 800 word report, due at the end of semester (20%) One 500 word per person group assignment, due mid-semester (10% Contribution to and participation in issues raised during tutorials and preparation throughout semester (30%)
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
Related Course(s):	Master of Engineering Management Master of Engineering Management Master of Engineering Project Management Master of Engineering Project Management Master of Engineering Structures Master of Engineering Structures Master of Environmental Engineering Master of Environmental Engineering Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	B-ENG Civil Engineering stream Master of Engineering (Civil) Master of Engineering (Environmental) Master of Engineering (Geomatics) Master of Engineering (Structural)

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