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Unit description

Applies a systems-based engineering approach to analysis and management of environmental impacts of construction activities. 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: Environmental impacts of construction systems

Module 2: Runoff and stormwater control

Module 3: Control of noise and dust

Module 4: Contaminated soil management

Module 5: Construction resource and waste management

Module 6: Environmental impact assessment and management in construction systems

 

Learning outcomes

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:
1employ a systems approach that integrates a detailed technical knowledge of pollution control, waste management and environmental impact assessment with other relevant contextual factors to address a complex problem related to the environmental impacts of construction activities
2evaluate and creatively apply advanced engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources to analyse and design solutions to a complex problem related to the environmental impacts of construction activities
3select, define, successfully complete and communicate the outcomes from a complex project related to the environmental impacts of construction activities
4self-assess conduct and performance as a professional engineer in contributing to the successful completion of a complex project related to the environmental impacts of construction systems

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

  1. employ a systems approach that integrates a detailed technical knowledge of pollution control, waste management and environmental impact assessment with other relevant contextual factors to address a complex problem related to the environmental impacts of construction activities
  2. evaluate and creatively apply advanced engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources to analyse and design solutions to a complex problem related to the environmental impacts of construction activities
  3. select, define, successfully complete and communicate the outcomes from a complex project related to the environmental impacts of construction activities
  4. self-assess conduct and performance as a professional engineer in contributing to the successful completion of a complex project related to the environmental impacts of construction systems

Teaching and assessment

Notice

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