13307 (v.5) Cleaner Production Research Methods 607

Area:

Division of Resources and Environment

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 3 Hours Quarterly

Syllabus:

Research methodology - formulation of problem, design of study, review of the literature, identification of variables, hypothesis, collection and processing of data, validity and reliability, statistics and data handling. Project planning techniques, including logical framework approach, goal oriented planning and constructive technology assessment. Technical report writing. Application of engineering tools for cleaner production and eco-efficiency including process flow sheeting, material and energy balances, PINCH technology. Application of quality management tools and techniques for cleaner production and eco-efficiency for environmental strategy development and for enhancing workers participation. Application of research methods and project planningtechniques for the design of a sector specific cleaner production and eco-efficiency project. Students are to attend a 3 hour lecture once every three weeks.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understood the concepts, principles and techniques involved in research and investigation methodology, and have further developed their skills in information gathering and communication. An appreciation for the applicability of engineering tools and quality management tools and techniques for the identification and implementation of Cleaner Production opportunities and have applied Cleaner Production research methods for the planning of a sectorspecific Cleaner Production project.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Allen T.D and Shonnard R.D., (2002), Green Engineering - Environmentally Conscious Design of Chemical Processes, United States of America, Prentice Hall. Reinhardt L.F., (2000), Down to Earth - Applying Business Principles to Environmental Management, United States of America, Harvard Business School Press.Winsemius P and Guntram U., (2002), A Thousand Shades of Green - Sustainable Strategies for Competitive Advantage, United Kingdom, Earthscan Publications.

Unit Texts:

Kumar R., ( 1996), Research Methodology: a step by step guide, Australia, Addison Wesley.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 (research methodology review) 30%, Assignment 2 (project design and planning) 40%, Assignment 3 (engineering tools) 10%, Assignment 4 (management tools) 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y