Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Challenges students to engage in a wide range of social, environmental and economic aspects for sustainable futures in engineering management. Innovations in sustainable technologies are introduced in addition to decision making strategies. A case study enables students to explore sustainable engineering strategies for the future.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

  • Social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable engineering projects
  • Life-cycle approaches and sustainability metrics
  • Sustainable technologies and innovations
  • Planning and decision making
  • Case studies
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A man focused on his laptop while seated at a workstation in a factory environment.

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attribute are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Critically evaluate and reflect on social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable engineering projects
  • Apply evaluation tools for sustainable engineering practice decisions
  • Identify and critically evaluate a range of emerging sustainable technologies

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Report: 20%
Discussion board: 40%
Reflective writing: 40%

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A man and woman collaborate on a laptop in a factory setting, focused on their work amidst industrial surroundings.

Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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