307660 (v.1) Engineering Sustainable Development 201

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Area:	Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Sustainable development is about forms of progress that combine economic development, social advancement and environmental protection and is widely recognised by the public, private and civic sectors as one of the key challenges for the 21st century. Deals with the contribution of engineering to the development and implementation of sustainable solutions. Introduction to the sustainable development agenda. Practical methods and tools for development and implementation of sustainable solutions, which complement generic 'good engineering and management practice'. Introduction to sustainable technology development.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of the unit, students will have - Developed an appreciation for the sustainable development agenda, nationally and internationally, and the role of engineering in the development and implementation of sustainable solutions. The ability to use key methods and tools for corporate environmental and sustainability engineering and management.
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, D. and Shonnard., (2002), Green Engineering: Environmentally Conscious Design of Chemical Processes, Prentice Hall Publishers, Upper Sadlle River, New Jersey. Sarkis, J., (2001), Greener Manufacturing and Operations: From Design to Delivery and Back, Greenleaf Publications, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Lancaster, M., (2002), Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Examination 60%. Workbook 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.