Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (CVEN90043) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

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    Recommended texts and other resources

    Ashford, N.A. and Hall, R.P. (2011) Technology, Globalisation, and Sustainable Development: Transforming the Industrial State, New Haven and London: Yale University Press.
    Brundtland, G. (1987). Our Common Future Call for Action. Environ. Conserv. 14(04), p. 291.
    Daly, H.E., Cobb, J.B., and Cobb, C.W. (1994) For the common good: Redirecting the economy toward community, the environment, and a sustainable future. Boston:Beacon Press.
    Hawken, P. (2010). The Ecology of Commerce: A Declaration of Sustainability. New York: Harper Business.
    Hawken, P., Lovins, A. and Lovins, L. (1999). Natural Capitalism. Boston: Little, Brown and Co.
    Meadows, D., Randers, J. and Meadows, D. (2004). The limits to growth. White River Junction, Vt: Chelsea Green Pub. Co.
    Steinemann, A. Microeconomics for Public Decisions. Menlo Park, CA: Askmar Publishing, 2011.

  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The case study method of learning is used for this subject. Students work in classes of about 30 students to discuss a case study that they have previously researched in their groups.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Contemporary cases are given at the beginning of the semester

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    This subject uses contemporary engineering cases from around the world to explore the contextual issues that interrelate to engineering design.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Environmental Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Engineering Structures
    CourseMaster of Architectural Engineering
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Engineering Management
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
    Specialisation (formal)Civil
    Specialisation (formal)Structural
    Specialisation (formal)Civil with Business
    Specialisation (formal)Environmental
  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • 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: 18 December 2024