Curtin University Faculty of Engineering and Science Owning Unit - Faculty of Engineering Teaching Unit Sustainable Engineering Group

Engineering Sustainable Development 201

Semester 1, 2013

Unit Outline
Unit Index: Credit Value: 307660 12.5 credit points

Core Unit: The unit is a core unit for the following courses: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) Bachelor of Science (Mining) Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering)

A Core Unit is a compulsory unit, specific to each of the courses mentioned above. Failure twice may lead to termination from that course. Pre-, Co-, Anti-requisites: None. Availability Details: In 2013, this unit will be offered internally, through the Faculty of Engineering by the Sustainable Engineering Group. Online Teaching Unit Category: Supplemental.

Unit Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit you should have: 1. achieved a sound understanding of the basic theories of cleaner production and the triplebottom-line principle of sustainable development; 2. acquired the ability to use key methods and tools for corporate environmental and sustainability engineering and management. from the social, economical and environmental perspectives; 3. developed an appreciation for the sustainable development agenda in the national and international contexts; 4. strengthened your multi-disciplinary team work skills through the group project work; 5. demonstrated the implications of modern engineering practices on indigenous values and culture. On completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate your achievement of the following Curtin University learning outcomes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
8.

Applying discipline knowledge, principles and concepts; Thinking critically, creatively and reflectively; Accessing, evaluating and synthesising information; Communicating effectively; Using technologies appropriately; Utilising lifelong learning skills; Recognising and applying international perspectives; Applying professional skills.

On completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate your achievement of the following Engineers Australia Graduate Attributes: 1. 2. 3. 4. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals; Ability to communicate effectively, Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution; Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member; Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable design and development; Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development; Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to the broader community, including indigenous people; and Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so.

5. 6. 7.
8.

The Syllabus: Sustainable development is about forms of progress that combine economic development, social advancement and environmental protection and is widely recognised by the public, private and civic sectors as one of the key challenges for the 21st century. The unit deals with the contribution of engineering to the development and implementation of sustainable solutions. This unit also highlights the implications of engineering innovations and also the important aspect of how modern engineers can learn from aboriginal culture. Topics covered include: An introduction to the sustainable development agenda; Practical methods and tools for development and implementation of sustainable solutions which complement generic 'good engineering and management practice'; and An introduction to sustainable technology development. The course content is broadly organised in three clusters: 1. Sustainable Development (4 weeks): an introduction to the sustainable development agenda and debate, covering triple bottom line, key sustainability issues (local, national and global), key government, corporate response strategies and indigenous values and culture; 2. Resource Management Tools and Practices (5 weeks): the nuts and bolts of efficient resource utilisation in industrial operations;

3. Sustainable Technology (3 weeks): an exploration of the role of technology (engineering)

to achieving sustainable development, covering both sustainability-driven innovations as well as sustainability-applications of emerging technologies. Recommended Texts and References: There is no specific text book for this unit. All students are encouraged to read the book entitled, Engineering and sustainable community development edited by Juan Lucena, Jen Schneider, and Jon A. Leydens. (2010) Publisher: Morgan & Claypool, The natural advantage of nations : business opportunities, innovation and governance in the 21st century / edited by Karlson "Charlie" Hargroves and Michael H. Smith (available at Curtin Library). The reference Towards Sustainable Engineering Practice Engineering Frameworks for Sustainability (1997), Institute of Engineers, Australia, Barton, which is used across a range of topics in the unit is reproduced (with permission) in pdf form, and is available from the unit website. The other readings and references needed for the unit are available in pdf form from the unit website. The readings consist of a compilation of articles and papers from different sources, organised by the 12 topics covered in the lectures series. The chapters of Natural Capitalism by Hawken, Lovins & Lovins, published by Rocky Mountain Institute discussed interesting case studies for sustainable development, and available at http://www.natcap.org/sitepages/pid20.php. The students are also recommended to read these chapters to understand the significance of this unit.

Tuition Pattern: Two hour of lecture and one hour of tutorial per week. 13:00-15:00

Venue : 405:201
Teaching Week 1. Begin Date 4 March Lecture Welcome and Overview of the Subject Basic Concepts of Sustainable Development Life cycle assessment Prereadings Outlined in unit Study Guide. Tutorial/ Laboratory 1st Tute: Formation of groups for Workbook tasks. Individual component of the Assignment Task introduced 2rd Tute: Case studies, quizzes and group activities 3 Tute: Quizzes/ group activities on the documentary film on Indigenous Australians and the Climate Change quizzes /group activities, Case studies 4th Tute: Film Comprehension Quiz Group report component of the Assignment Task introduced th 5 tute: Quizzes/ group activities on the documentary film on CP strategies Discussions on assignments th 6 Tute: Case studies, quizzes and group activities
nd

Assessment/ feedback Due

2.

11 March

Is biodiesel a carbon neutral fuel?

3. 18 March Engineering and indigenous people Case study presentation

Outlined in unit Study Guide. Outlined in unit Study Guide.

4.

25 March

Triple bottom line

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

5.

8 April

Cleaner production (CP) Case study presentation

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

Group wise individual assignment submissions

6.

15 April

Industrial Ecology Case Study: Industrial Symbiosis in Kwinana

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

7.

22 April - 26 April 29 April

Tuition free week Green Chemistry and Engineering Innovation and Sustainable Development presentation Sustainable energy Case Study presentation Environmental Management System Case Study presentation Discussions on assignments Feedback received on individual reports

9. 6 May 10. 13 May

Outlined in unit Study Guide. Outlined in unit Study Guide. Outlined in unit Study Guide. Outlined in unit Study Guide.

8th Tute: quizzes /group activities, Case studies No tute Submit group assignment

11.

20 May

Design for the Environment (DfE) Engineering for Sustainable Development Unit review

9h Tute: quizzes /group activities, Case studies 10th tute: Discuss past exam questions and other queries Return marked group reports

12.

27 May

15 Oct 19Oct

Study Week

Assessment Details: Assignment Tasks Sustainable Engineering Design 50 Marks

During the first week of the semester students will form teams for the group project for this unit. No team is allowed have more than 5 students. The teams work will be assessed by equal standards regardless of team size. The group project has two components: an individual component (worth 30% out of 50%); and an integrative team component (worth 20% out of 50%). Each team members individual report) will be submitted separately (via assignment office, due before 4:30pm Friday 12th April 2013) but prepared for inclusion as an integral part of the final team report that will be due before midnight Friday 17th May 2013. In the case of ECE or LFSEE400 students, these teams will be identical to the teams formed for legal framework part of the unit.

Individual Component of the Sustainable-Engineering-Design Group Project (30 Marks) Each individual student is required to choose TWO sustainable engineering articles for gathering and then processing information for writing a triple bottom line analysis as a component of the group report. Secondly, each individual in the team is required to choose a product for which they will be collecting input and output data for carrying out a carbon footprint analysis to form part of their teams group report. This carbon footprint analysis has been included in the project because carbon footprint is usually regarded as one the key indicators of sustainability. Each individual report will need to include the following elements and will be graded according to how well each of those elements are addressed: a. Information matrix Social Economic Environmental b. Sustainability Indicators Social Economic Environmental c. Analyse data using Sustainability Indicators d. Case study: carbon footprint Chose a product of interest Inputs and outputs Inventory analysis Detailed instructions for the individual component of the sustainable-engineering-design group project will be provided by the Unit Coordinator during the classroom sessions. The deadline for submission of the report of the individual for the Part B group project is Friday 12th April 2013 before midnight. All team reports must be submitted electronically, via the Universitys learning management system, Blackboard. Integrative Team Analysis for the Sustainable-Engineering-Design Group Project (20 marks) After each individual team member has completed his or her individual component of the Sustainable-Engineering-Design Group Project, the team will be required to work together to conduct a team-based analysis of the contributions of each individual contributor. A single, integrated, unified analysis of the material will need to be produced for the final team report. The information in their individual report will be utilized to prepare this team report. In other words, the final team report will need to be a coherent, single piece of work, not just a collection of the individual parts. Each team report will need to include the following elements and will be graded according to how well each of those elements are addressed:

a. Triple bottom line analysis Data synthesis of all individual matrices Comparative study Sustainability Gap Analysis Use prescribed articles b. Carbon footprint analysis Identification of hotspots Mitigation strategies

End of Semester Exam

50 Marks

The exam, which covers all course topics, will be held in the University assessment period. The weighting for the exam is 50% of the total unit result. The exam will be a 2-hour closed book, short answer invigilated exam.

Assessments and learning outcomes

Assessments Assignments Group activities Discipline specific technologies, Triple bottom analysis Engineering and indigenous people Group activities and presentation Problem identification: cause diagnosis, environmental impacts Solution approach : Green technology, cleaner production benefits and industrial symbiosis Concept/definitions, terminologies, examples, agenda, protocols, strategies 5,2 1,2,3 2,6 5,3 1,3 1,3 1,3,4,6 50% 50% Components Learning outcomes1 Mark allocations (%)

End of semester close book exam

School/Unit-Specific Information
Assignment submissions: All students must submit their assignments in hard copy to the Faculty of Engineering Assignment Office, which is found in Building 204, Room 214. The hours are Monday-Friday 8.30am to 4.45pm, with lunch at 1pm. Assignments are NOT to be submitted directly to the unit coordinator, or your tutor. Also no electronic submission to the Assignment Office is allowed. Once it has been marked by your tutor, it will be returned to the Engineering Assignment Office for your collection. All students are strongly recommended to have backup copies of their assignments at least 2 days before the assignments are due. No excuse in relation to computer crash is accepted. Please note that we will respond to students queries on the assignment tasks, but we dont read the draft reports. We will not consider a delay in submission of an assignment associated with the group dispute/problem. Any group dispute needs to be reported at least 2 weeks before the due date of the assignment. If plagiarism is detected, then the report will receive a zero mark and also the report will be sent to the Head of the Department for further action.

Learning outcomes are stated in page 2 of this document.

Supplementary Assessments: Students granted a Supplementary or Deferred assessment will be notified via OCC. The dates for Supplementary and Deferred assessments will be announced after the meeting of the board of examiners in November 2010. Please also note that the failure to attend the examination/assessment on the day and time set will result in a fail for the unit. Under no circumstances will alternative arrangements be made to suit individuals. Engineers Australia award Top group from each tutorial class will be selected on the basis of their performance in the tutorial activities for this Engineers Australia certificate award. Penalties Late assignments, including missing part of the assignment, will incur a penalty of 10 per cent per day, and will not be accepted after the marked assignments are returned. Referencing style: Harvard Ref Scheme: See URL http://library.curtin.edu.au/referencing/harvard.html for details and guidelines. Consultation Times: The consultation hours for Dr Wahidul Biswas are between 10-2 pm on Fridays. The consultation times for the tutors will be made available in the first tutorial class.

Awarding of grades: Grades for the unit shall be awarded according to the Universitys Procedure on Grading of Results available from http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/Grading_of_Results.doc.
Grade

5 6 7 8 9 10 F (Fail)

AVCC Standard Grade Descriptors Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction High Distinction High Distinction

A grade shall be recommended to the Board of Examiners as follows where the percentage mark is within the range of: 50-59 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded. 60-69 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded. 70-79 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded. 80-89 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded. 90-99 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded. 100 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded. 00-99 and all compulsory work has been submitted but one or more essential components have been failed. This Grade shall apply in all such cases, irrespective of the percentage mark.

Summary
To pass this unit you must receive an overall grade/mark greater than or equal to 50 marks. No. 1 2 Assessment Activity Workbook Task Exam Total Percentage % 50% 50% 100%

Please refer to the Divisional Assessment Policy at http://www.esc.curtin.edu.au/policy/index.cfm Assessment Compliance Information Due dates will be strictly adhered to. Extensions will be granted only on grounds accepted for official deferment under University regulations. It is your responsibility to check the due date. Late assignments will incur a penalty of up to 10 per cent per day, and will not be accepted after the marked assignments are returned. Tasks will be performed in a group of maximum of 4 students. All groups are required to participate in the presentation in teaching weeks 7 and 8. Official release results for this unit are published on Oasis on the Curtin web site

Generic Information
Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation and policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include: the Student Charter the Universitys Guiding Ethical Principles the Universitys policy and statements on plagiarismi and academic integrity copyright principles and responsibilities the Universitys policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the Universitys Student Rights and Responsibilities web page at: <<http://students.curtin.edu.au/administration/responsibilities.cfm>>. Enrolment and HECS: it is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, www.oasis.curtin.edu.au, and you can also print off an Enrolment eAdvice. In this semester, you can make requests to have corrections made to your enrolment up to 10 August. The University will not change records after 23 March. HECS liabilities (where they apply) and your results depend on your 23 March enrolment. Withdrawals made after that date will not reduce your HECS liability or your Amenities & Services fee. Please note that neither the Unit Coordinator nor tutors are responsible for timetabling and tutorial registration issues.

Unit Coordinator Contact Details: Dr Wahidul Biswas Program Coordinator and Senior Lecturer Sustainable Engineering Group School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Email: w.biswas@curtin.edu.au Tel: 9266 4520 Office:Room 221, 603, Sarich Way, Technology Park. Miscellaneous: There are no ancillary charge(s) that are required to be paid by the student to undertake the unit (as published annually in the Curtin Courses Handbook).
CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

END OF UNIT OUTLINE

i

Please note that the students are required to do group assignments in this unit. The students/group with the plagiarism case will be dealt with strictly following Universitys plagiarism policy.