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Green Infrastructure Technologies (ENST30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject explores and evaluates green infrastructure technologies, including green roofs, green walls, green facades and water-sensitive urban design installations. Students study the underpinning science that supports these technologies and their use in urban environments to achieve environmental, social and economic outcomes, including plant ecology, horticulture, hydrology and the science of growing media including soils and green-roof substrates. There is a strong emphasis on understanding the functions of different design systems and the engineering applications of green infrastructure in landscape and building installations. The subject also uses case studies, field visits and industry practitioners to investigate, analyse and evaluate green infrastructure technologies and systems.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the underpinning science and evidence of benefits of green infrastructure
- Evaluate the types, elements, roles, functions and green infrastructure technologies and associated design applications
- Investigate and analyse green infrastructure technologies that address site, environmental, function and management considerations
- Design a green-infrastructure installation that performs multiple functions, including the provision of relevant ecosystem services
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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HORT20027 | Greening Landscapes | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
25 points of second year study from across biology, ecology, environmental science or plant sciences provides suitable background knowledge. Examples include:
- BOTA20001 Green Planet: Plants and the Environment
- BOTA20004 Flora of Victoria
- ECOL20003 Ecology
- ERTH20002 Environmental Geosciences
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Practical report (500 words) due week 5 (15%)
- Green-infrastructure design project (1,500 words) due week 10 (35%)
- Final exam (120 minutes) during examination period (50%)
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 17 May 2024