ENGR 4011 Sustainability and Risk Engineering
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300798
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Description Analysis of sustainability with engineering perspectives is increasingly becoming important in the modern world. Also, often the risk analysis is required to be carried for true sustainable solutions. Engineers with in-depth understanding of different tools that can be used for both sustainability and risk analysis will have significant edge in their future career. The students will discuss and understand various engineering issues including renewable/alternative energy systems, energy/resource efficiency, sustainable/green buildings, sustainable transport and infrastructure, sustainable water management, environmental management systems, sustainability reporting, life cycle analysis, probability/reliability theory, risk assessment models and, overall system analysis.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject
Pre-requisite(s) CIVL 2002 AND CIVL 4017
Restrictions
Successful completion of 200 credit points.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply engineering knowledge for sustainable analysis and sustainable design of engineering systems.
- Choose appropriate tools/ methods for sustainability and risk analysis of engineering systems.
- Conduct thorough energy/ water/ materials audit for a given engineering system.
- Determine appropriate water, energy, transport and infrastructure system based on sustainability and risk management criteria.
- Carry-out comprehensive life cycle analysis of engineering systems.
- Conduct overall system analysis of engineering systems considering sustainability and risk criteria.
Subject Content
mass balance/ flow analysis
heat/energy flow/conservation/loss analysis
renewable/ alternative energy systems
energy/resource efficiency
sustainable/green buildings
sustainable transport and infrastructure
sustainable water management
environmental management systems
sustainability reporting/ framework
life cycle analysis
probability/ reliability theory
risk assessment models
integrated system analysis.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
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Participation | 13 x submissions and 13 x quizzes; 1 hour per quiz | 15 | N | Individual | N |
Report | 5,000 words including tables, figures and pictures | 30 | N | Group | N |
Report | 1,000 words including tables, figures and pictures | 5 | N | Group | N |
Final Exam | 3 hours | 50 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Sydney City Campus - Term 1 (2024)
Sydney City
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Spring (2024)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2024)
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Sydney City Campus - Term 1 (2025)
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Spring (2025)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2025)
Sydney City
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