ARBE6312
Sustainable Development
10 Units
Available in 2014
| WebLearn GradSchool | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012
Develop the students understanding of the concept of sustainable development with an approach to the planning, design, construction and management of buildings and cities within minimum environmental impact.
| Objectives | On completion of this course students should be able to: - Understand the principles of building construction and issues of sustainable development in the context of urban development - Deal with the sustainability issues with practical applications of techniques or tools which seek to improve environmental performance - Formulate a framework for decision making that would improve the sustainability of an urban development |
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| Content | 1. Introduction to basic knowledge in building construction, concepts of sustainability and sustainable development 2. Climate change and the urban environment 3. Land use and transportation 4. Energy/Greenhouse gas emissions 5. Water management 6. Resources and waste management 7. Biodiversity 8. Green/sustainable buildings and communities 9. Performance measures of sustainable development 10. Case study and lessons from new development 11. Case study and lessons from green retrofitting and refurbishment |
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| Replacing Course(s) | ARBE6311 | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning |
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| Teaching Methods | Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ARBE6312 |