Unit

School Of Engineering, Design And Built Environment

Sustainability and Risk Engineering (PG)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300939.4

Discipline: OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Engineering problem solving skills.

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course

About this Unit
Analysis of sustainability with engineering perspective is increasingly becoming important in the modern world. Also, in the future sustainability will include risk engineering. Hence, engineers with in-depth understanding of different tools that can be used for both sustainability and risk analysis will have significant competitive edge in their future career. The main objective of this unit is to introduce different tools available for sustainability and risk analysis in various engineering applications. The content includes renewable/alternative energy systems, energy/resource efficiency, sustainable/green buildings, sustainable transport and infrastructure, sustainable water management, environmental management systems, sustainability reporting, life cycle analysis, probability/reliability theory, risk assessment models, overall system analysis.

Courses
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3693.2Master of EngineeringCONTINUING
3693.3Master of EngineeringCURRENT
3694.1Graduate Diploma in Engineering (exit only)CONTINUING
3694.2Graduate Diploma in Engineering (exit only)CONTINUING
3694.3Graduate Diploma in Engineering (exit only)CURRENT
3695.3Graduate Certificate in EngineeringCURRENT
3752.1Master of Project ManagementCONTINUING
3752.2Master of Project ManagementCONTINUING
3752.3Master of Project ManagementCONTINUING
3752.4Master of Project ManagementCURRENT
3760.1Graduate Diploma in Project Management (exit only)CONTINUING
3760.2Graduate Diploma in Project Management (exit only)CONTINUING
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Specialisations

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A3044.1Master of Project Management - Pathway B - CourseworkCURRENT
A3045.1Master of Project Management - Pathway C - Work PlacementCURRENT
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ST3029.1EnvironmentalCONTINUING
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ST3067.1ConstructionCURRENT
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ST3070.1EnvironmentalCONTINUING
ST3084.1Civil and EnvironmentalCURRENT
ST3090.1ManagementCURRENT
ST3092.1CivilCURRENT
ST3094.1EnvironmentalCURRENT



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