Green Infrastructure Technologies (ENST30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
In addition to learning specific skills that will assist students in their future careers in science, they will have the opportunity to develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include;
- 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: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10001 | Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LARC10001 | Natural History | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10003 - Genes and Environment
BIOL10004 - Biology of Cells and Organisms
BIOL10005 - Genetics and the Evolution of Life
HORT20026 - Designing with Plants
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: 9 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Practical report
| Week 5 | 15% |
Green-infrastructure design project
| Week 10 | 35% |
Final exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator John Rayner Coordinator Claire Farrell Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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 (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
Last updated: 9 April 2025