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, Sem 2 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Nick Brown
Course Coordinator Phone: 0399253024
Course Coordinator Email: nick.brown@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 10, Level 10
Course Coordinator Availability: Send email for appointment.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of environmental and/or systems engineering. The learnt approach will be applied to the design and/or analysis of engineering systems which can be either natural or manmade. You will learn and practice processes to identify the user/task requirements, select appropriate methods and tools for the tasks, and test whether the task is complete.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for BITS students:
PLO 1: Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within the engineering discipline.
PLO 3: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice.
PLO 4: Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline.
PLO 5: Utilise mathematics, software tools, and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems.
PLO 6: Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to manage complex engineering projects.
PLO 7: Apply research principles and methods, taking into account risk and environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8: Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 9: Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and reflection on own learning and career when undertaking engineering projects.
PLO 11: Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
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:
- Explain the rationale of an engineering approach within the engineering discipline.
- Critically analyse literature on contemporary practice addressing issues in engineering systems.
- Design a solution to a problem using methods and tools within the engineering discipline.
- Document engineering processes and results to a professional standard.
- Demonstrate ethical reflective practice for professional teamwork in engineering.
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.
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 Schedule A (Melbourne)
Assessment Task 1: Environmental Impact Assessment
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs: 1 and 3.
Assessment Task 2: Presentation (Group)
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs: 2 and 3.
Assessment Task 3: Environmental Statistics
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs: 3 and 4.
Assessment Task 4: Portfolio
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs: 1, 4 and 5.
Assessment Schedule B (BITS)
Assessment Task 1: Portfolio
Weighting: 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Assessment Task 2: Portfolio
Weighting: 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Assessment Task 3: Portfolio
Weighting: 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Assessment submissions may require evidence of your learning progression.
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.