Course Title: Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Environmental and Sustainable Systems Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
CIVE1186 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
120H Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
CIVE1186 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Nick Brown
Course Coordinator Phone: -
Course Coordinator Email: nick.brown@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: -
Course Coordinator Availability: Send email for appointment.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to sustainability as a decision-making framework for design in engineering.
The first part of the course (Introduction to Sustainability) comprises a series of pre-recorded Presentations and recommended readings. The second part is a problem-based learning (PBL) project that focuses on the application of sustainable design in current engineering practice. You will work in a group on a specific local project. You must recommend a design suitable for the project scope. The project is open ended and aims to integrate your knowledge from concurrent first year courses. It helps you identify and develop those generic skills that you will need in your future career. These include skills such as teamwork, communication, computing, drawing, research and reflection.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH076P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH079P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH080P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)
BH126 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
PLO 3: Apply engineering research principles, methods and contemporary technologies and practices to plan and execute projects taking into account ethical, environmental and global impacts.
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.
PLO 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.
PLO 6: Develop and demonstrate the capacity for autonomy, agility and reflection of own learning, career and professional development and conduct.
PLO 7: Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member in diverse, multi-level, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and globally inclusive perspectives and participation.
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH076 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
BH080 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)(Honours)
BH092SSHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH100SSHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Eng) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor.
3.4 Professional use and management of information.
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Reflect upon your goals, learning and time management skills and apply a systematic approach to engineering problem solving which includes evaluation of sustainability issues.
- Recognise and appreciate the range of environmental, technical and social elements involved in engineering tasks/problems.
- Demonstrate skills in giving and receiving feedback in a team environment.
- Apply skills in accessing, evaluating and summarising information to communicate ideas and present arguments.
- Use a range of communication skills (speaking, writing, drawing and listening).
- Display effective team membership through the life of the project.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. Pre-recorded presentations will focus on the development of environmental problems and key concepts of sustainability over the last two centuries. You will work in groups to investigate and report on potential engineering solutions to identified problems and present your project outcomes to peers in class. You will collaborate to increase proficiency in engineering skills and methods. Tutorial sessions will focus on supporting your group project progress.
A field class will take place at the start of the project.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
☒This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks:
Assessment Task 1: Project presentations (individual presentation within team presentation)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 4,5,6
Assessment Task 2: Project Report
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assessment Task 3: Concepts Tests
Weighting 40%
This assessment supports CLOs 1,2,5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.