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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 30300 Process and Resources Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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