ENV ENG 1001 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENV ENG 1001 Course Introduction to Environmental Engineering Coordinating Unit Environmental Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Assessment, in-class quiz Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Dmitri Kavetski
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Articulate the role and competencies of an environmental engineer 2 Implement a systems approaches to environmental problems, and explain how the earth functions as an integrated system 3 Articulate the causes and impacts of an environmental disaster, and implement a systems approach to identify potential mitigating measures 4 Recognise, explain and discuss the concepts of resilience and sustainable development 5 Articulate a position on an environmental issue from a diverse set of stakeholder viewpoints 6 Recognise, explain and discuss the requirements of environmental impact assessments, and be able to write an environmental impact statement for a case study 7 Recognise, explain, discuss, apply and critically analyse environmental impacts related to air pollution, water pollution, changed flow regimes, noise pollution and waste, as well as potential mitigation options
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia . The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 A — B — B C A — A A A A — — A A University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2,4,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All necessary course material will be made available on MyUni. Several assignments will require further research, and students should
make use of the 成人大片 library and resources (e.g. databases) therein.Online Learning
In light of continuing challenges associated with COVID-19 in 2022, this course will make extensive use of digital technology. All course material will be made available through the MyUni portal, including pre-recorded lectures, quizes and assignments, and other relevant material. Moveover, this system will be used for all important course announcements.
Weekly workshops form a core element of the learning experience, and will be organised as face-to-face experiences. If you are not able to attend the face-to-face workshop please contact the course coordinator as soon as possible. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will involve recorded online lectures each week, combined with a two-hour "workshop" session that will comprise a mix of
interactive class discussions, small group discussions, presentations, debates and related activities. Participation in these workshops is
mandatory and will be assessed. In addition to these activities, you'll be expected to do online activities including viewing modules and pre-reading; all relevant online material will be made available via MyUni. Project tutorials are also scheduled each week, and are designed
to support you in preparing for your assignments.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week Topic of Lecture Week 1 Introduction - What is an Enviornmental Engineer? Week 2 Systems Approaches for Environmental Engineers Week 3 When Things Go Wrong: Case Studies of Enviornmental Failures Week 4 System Resilience Week 5 Sustainability Week 6 Community Engagement and Community Debate Week 7 Introduction to Enviornmental Impact Assessments Week 8 Air Pollution Week 9 Water Pollution Week 10 Waste Week 11 Noise Pollution Week 12 Changed Flow Regimes -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task are subject to change, for enrolled students please refer to MyUni for the latest information.Assessment Task Weighting Individual/Group Formative/ Summative Date Learning Outcome Weekly online quiz 1% each (10% in total) Individual Formative
Weekly 1,2,3,5,6 Workshop participation 1% each (10% in total) Individual Formative Weekly 1,2,3,4,5,6 Assignment 1: 'The Anatomy of an Environmental Disaster' 20% Group Summative Week 3/4 2 Assignment 2: 'South Australian nuclear fuel cycle' 20% Individual Summative Week 5/6 4 Assignment 3: 'Green Steel' or equivalent 40% Group Summative Week 13 5
In accordance with the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, Procedure 1a. i: An exemption from the stated requirement that group assessment activities total no more than 30% has been granted.
Assessment Detail
Submission
All submissions will be electronic, through MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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