306832 (v.2) Cleaner Production Tools 603

Area:

Division of Resources and Environment

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 3 Hours Quarterly

Anti Requisite(s):

13289 (v.5) Cleaner Production Tools 503 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Covers the practical tools used for the development, evaluation and implementation of cleaner production and eco-efficiency opportunities in companies, with particular emphasis on cleaner production assessment methodology and its practical application indifferent industrial settings. Life cycle assessment methodology, data collection and interpretation. Environmental management systems. Integration of environmental management in quality, health and safety management systems. Students are to attend a 3 hour lecture once every three weeks.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Become familiar with the tools and techniques for evaluating and implementing Cleaner Productions and Eco- Efficiency opportunities and sustaining the benefits thereof. Had an introductory experience in the application of Cleaner Production tools in the context of individual production processes (through Cleaner Production Assessment), products (through Life Cycle Assessment), or companies (through Environmental Management Systems).

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:

Curran M.A, (1997), Life Cycle Assessment, New York, McGraw Hill Publishers. Hillary R, (ed)., (2000), ISO 14001: Case Studies and Practicle Experiences, Sheffield, United Kingdom, Greenleaf Publishing. Sheldon C and Yoxon M., (1999), Installing Environmental Management Systems: a step by step guide, London, United Kingdom, Earthscan. USEPA., (2001), An Organisational Guide to Pollution Prevention, Report EPA/625/R -01/003, Ohio, Unites States Environmental Protection Agency.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 (Cleaner Production Assessment) 40%, Assignment 2 (Life Cycle Assessment) 40%, Assignment 3 (Environmental Management Systems) 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y