civ4si sustainable infrastructure
SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
CIV4SI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The aim of this subject is to develop sustainability awareness within the student and prepare them for their future careers in civil engineering where sustainability issues in conception, design, construction, operation, maintenance and demolition are critical. The first is to provide students with an in depth experience of the functioning of government departments, agencies and engineering consultancies in the state of Victoria. The second is to impart a detailed understanding and appreciation of the importance of the application of sustainability principles to all civil engineering practices. Students will gain skills in effective communication, how to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution, an understanding of sustainable design and development and an understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Russell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CIV2GR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | HEAT - How to stop the planet burning | Recommended | Monboit G 2006 | PENGUIN BOOKS |
| Readings | Materials and the Environment - Eco-Informed Material Choice | Recommended | Ashby, MF 2009 | BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Russell
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one group presentation (20 minute maximum) | 14 | |
| one group report (2,000-words/student) | 50 | |
| three individual summary reports (500-words each) | 36 |