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Green Infrastructure Technologies (ENST30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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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
Generic skills
- Source, interpret and apply information from written and electronic sources in a range of settings
- Use scientific and technical literature to aid problem-solving
- Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
- Manage workloads and time efficiently
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10001 | Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10003 | Genes and Environment | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | No longer available | |
LARC10001 | Natural History | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
HORT20026 | Designing with Plants | No longer available | |
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
HORT20027 Greening Landscapes
Or 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
- ENST20001 Human Behaviour and Environment
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Practical report
| Week 5 | 15% |
Green-infrastructure design project
| Week 10 | 35% |
Final exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
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: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator John Rayner Coordinator Claire Farrell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 44 hours in total, comprising 12 hours lectures (weekly), 12 hours practicals (weeks 2, 6, 9, 12 x 3 hours), 12 hours tutorials (weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11 x 2 hours) and 8 hours field visits (weeks 4, 10 x 4 hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Last updated: 22 March 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:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
Last updated: 22 March 2024