This unit introduces students to engineering practice and sustainability. For excellence in engineering it is essential students learn to incorporate people constraints, economics and environmental issues into design and other engineering decisions. Sustainable engineering requires taking these aspects into account in a systematic manner using engineering tools. The tools include (1) communication—both formal and interpersonal; (2) management systems (ISO 14001, 18000 and 9001); and (3) project management. These tools are put into practice in two study projects. Students are introduced to typical engineering project stakeholders and their different perspectives thus ensuring sustainable... -- Course Website
Instructor: Winthrop Professor James Trevelyan
Prerequisites: GENG1003 Introduction to Professional Engineering and completion of 60 points of Level 2/3 engineering units
