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Unit of Study CIVL3012 - Sustainable Engineering Systems (2025)

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Applies a systems-based engineering approach to analysis, specification and design of sustainability in engineering systems. A scenario-based learning approach is used to guide students in applying a range of practical tools and techniques along with skills in systems analysis, engineering design and project management to a real industry-based engineering project.

Unit content

Module 1: Sustainability and Climate Change.

Module 2: Material and Resource Choices

Module 3: Water Supply and Consumption

Module 4: Waterway Health

Module 5: Climate Hazards

Module 6: Resilient Development

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
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Term4

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Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

employ a systems approach that integrates a detailed technical knowledge of the design process, stakeholders requirements, sustainability, SDGs, and industry practices such as building circular economies, with other relevant contextual factors to address a complex problem related to sustainable engineering systems

evaluate and creatively apply advanced engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources to analyse and design solutions to a complex problem related to sustainable engineering systems

select, define, successfully complete and communicate the outcomes from a complex project related to sustainable engineering systems

self-assess conduct and performance as a professional engineer in contributing to the successful completion of a complex project related to sustainable engineering systems.

analyse sustainability challenges including climate change, water security and climate hazards, and assess risks relating to these challenges

apply sustainability assessment frameworks and emerging sustainability approaches, to guide the selection and use of materials and resources, and formulate climate-resilient development solutions.

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