Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term3 | Term3 |
| Melbourne | N/A | Term3 |
| Online | Term3 | Term3 |
| Perth | N/A | Term3 |
| Sydney | N/A | Term3 |
Unit description
Introduces the Smart Liveable City concept. Participants are presented with real life case studies and will explore how their home cities can transition into the future. This unit is delivered by experts in the field with both academic and practical experience, including past and current mayors, councillors, administrators, and engineers of dynamic cities.
Unit content
Smart Liveable City concept
Engineering infrastructure and asset management in Smart Cities
SMART vs INTELLIGENT Cities: How technology plays a role
Public private & people partnerships (PPPP) and innovation ecosystems
Decision making and governance models
Service integration
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: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | evaluate the theories and principles underpinning the smart cities concept |
| 2 | demonstrate the ability to critically analyse the complex tradeoffs inherent in the application of smart city principles and theories. |
| 3 | critically analyse the Smart and Liveable Cities concept using exemplar case studies |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- evaluate the theories and principles underpinning the smart cities concept
- demonstrate the ability to critically analyse the complex tradeoffs inherent in the application of smart city principles and theories.
- critically analyse the Smart and Liveable Cities concept using exemplar case studies
Prescribed Learning Resources
- No prescribed texts.
It is essential that you bring a computer, electronic tablet or iPad, as there are a lot of activities in the unit that need these devices. While smart phones can be used in some activities they are not appropriate for most of the unit activities.
Participants may need to subscribe to a simulation program or online similar program.
This unit may require participants to make site visits and/or work with industry partners, therefore appropriate personal protection and other protective items may be required. Further information will be provided in the first lecture.
Teaching and assessment
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
For information regarding Student Contribution Amounts please visit the Student Contribution Amounts.
Fee paying courses
For postgraduate or undergraduate full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.