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: 307660 Credit Value: 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 triple-bottom-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. Applying discipline knowledge, principles and concepts; 2. Thinking critically, creatively and reflectively; 3. Accessing, evaluating and synthesising information; 4. Communicating effectively; 5. Using technologies appropriately; 6. Utilising lifelong learning skills; 7. Recognising and applying international perspectives; 8. Applying professional skills.

On completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate your achievement of the following Engineers Australia Graduate Attributes:

1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals; 2. Ability to communicate effectively, 3. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution; 4. 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;

5. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable design and development;

6. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development; 7. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to the

broader community, including indigenous people; and 8. Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so.

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

Begin Date Lecture Pre-readings

Tutorial/Laboratory

Assessment/feedback Due

1. 4 March Welcome and Overview of the Subject

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

1st Tute: Formation of groups for Workbook tasks. Individual component of the Assignment Task introduced

Basic Concepts of Sustainable Development

2. 11 March Life cycle assessment Outlined in unit Study Guide.

2rd Tute: Case studies, quizzes and group activities

Is biodiesel a “carbon neutral fuel?”

3. 18 March Engineering and indigenous people

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

3nd Tute: Quizzes/ group activities on the documentary film on Indigenous Australians and the Climate Change quizzes /group activities, Case studies

Case study presentation

4. 25 March Triple bottom line

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

4th Tute: Film Comprehension Quiz Group report component of the Assignment Task introduced

5. 8 April Cleaner production (CP) Outlined in unit Study Guide.

5th tute: Quizzes/ group activities on the documentary film on CP strategies Discussions on assignments

Group wise individual assignment submissions

Case study presentation

6. 15 April Industrial Ecology Outlined in unit Study Guide.

6th Tute: Case studies, quizzes and group activities

Case Study: Industrial Symbiosis in Kwinana

22 April - 26 April

Tuition free week

7. 29 April Green Chemistry and Engineering

Discussions on assignments

Feedback received on individual reports

Innovation and Sustainable Development presentation

9. 6 May

Sustainable energy Outlined in unit Study Guide.

8th Tute: quizzes /group activities, Case studies

Case Study presentation

10. 13 May Environmental Management System

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

No tute

Submit group assignment

Case Study presentation

11. 20 May Design for the Environment (DfE)

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

9h Tute: quizzes /group activities, Case studies

12. 27 May Engineering for Sustainable Development

Outlined in unit Study Guide.

10th tute: Discuss past exam questions and other queries

Return markedgroup reports

Unit review

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 member’s 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 team’s 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 University’s 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 Components Learning

outcomes1 Mark allocations (%)

Assignments

Group activities

5,2

50% Discipline specific technologies, Triple bottom analysis

1,2,3

Engineering and indigenous people 2,6

Group activities and presentation 5,3 Problem identification: cause diagnosis, environmental impacts

1,3

Solution approach : Green technology, cleaner production benefits and industrial symbiosis

1,3

End of semester close book exam

Concept/definitions, terminologies, examples, agenda, protocols, strategies

1,3,4,6 50%

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 don’t 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.

1 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 University’s Procedure on Grading of Results available from http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/Grading_of_Results.doc. Grade AVCC Standard

Grade Descriptors A grade shall be recommended to the Board of Examiners as follows where the percentage mark is within the range of:

5 Pass 50-59 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded.

6 Credit 60-69 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded.

7 Distinction 70-79 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded.

8 High Distinction

80-89 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded.

9 High Distinction

90-99 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded.

10 High Distinction

100 and the unit has been passed without supplementary assessment or without a pass having been conceded.

F (Fail)

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. Assessment Activity Percentage %1 Workbook Task 50%2 Exam 50% Total 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 University’s Guiding Ethical Principles the University’s policy and statements on plagiarismi and academic integrity copyright principles and responsibilities the University’s policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all these things is available through the University’s “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 University’s plagiarism policy.