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Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (CVEN20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Stephan Matthai
Overview
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Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering focuses on sustainable design, and the creation of engineering solutions minimising impact on the environment while maximising societal benefit. A series of guest lectures from well-known domain experts, will highlight contemporary and future demands on infrastructure, exploring holistic engineering solutions.
In concert with these guest lectures, the foundations and methods of sustainability assessment will be established such as the engineering metrics functionality or longevity. Environmental, economic and social assessment methods will be introduced, widening the awareness of the overall impact and side effects of engineering projects. Selecting indicators and measuring them on carefully established scales, students will gain a holistic understanding of the complexities of – and potential trade-offs in – decision-making, including considerations of social equity, quality of life and wellbeing. Techniques like life-cycle analysis, material (flow) balance, and footprint analysis will be introduced together with transferable skills like technical report writing. In parallel, students will learn about the influential role that infrastructure plays in shaping communities, both short-term and long-term, i. In a staged design project.
This subject is essential for students in an infrastructure engineering discipline – civil engineering, digital infrastructure engineering, or environmental engineering. It is also relevant to students with an interest in an environmental, economic or social domain who seek to better understand the role of the engineered built environment in their discipline.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- ILO 1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to evaluate an infrastructure project with regard to its environmental, economic, and social sustainability, alongside its engineering performance
- ILO 2. Use different sustainability assessment frameworks, apply a set of multi-attribute assessment methods, and critically interpret results for decision making on engineering projects
- ILO 3. Synthesise complex information and concepts to understand the relationships between infrastructure and its broader societal context, including public policy, ethics, equity, and stakeholder interests
- ILO 4. Communicate in technical reports and oral presentations.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and analytic skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Working in teams, assuming a complementary role, and contributing to joint outcomes
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
CVEN90043 - Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering
Recommended background knowledge
Working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and graphing software.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual written report forming the first step of a semester-long class project (20%). 20 hours of work (20 hours for a report equivalent of 1000 words) per student. Due in Week 3. ILOs 1,2,3,4
| Week 3 | 20% |
Case study or assigned task reports. 12 hours (for a contribution equivalent of 500 words) of work per student. Due in week 4 to week 6. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)'s, 1,2, 3& 4
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 10% |
Individual written report forming the second step of a semester-long class project (20%). 20 hours of work (20 hours for a report equivalent of 1000 words) per student. Due in Week 7. ILOs 1,2,3,4
| Week 7 | 20% |
Group report as a second step of a semester-long class project (20%). 20 hours of work (20 hours for a report contribution equivalent of 1000 words) per student. Due in Week 12. ILOs 1,2,3,4
| Week 12 | 20% |
One 2-hour open book written examination in the exam period. Addressing ILO's 1,2 & 3.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Stephan Matthai Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Workshops: 2 hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Stephan Matthai
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Engineering Course Bachelor of Design Course Bachelor of Science Course Master of Civil Engineering Course Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024