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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN3410 — Engineering Sustainable Systems

code: ENGN3410
name: Engineering Sustainable Systems
unit value: 6
description: The increasing need for engineers to address sustainability will add significant complexity to their tasks. They will therefore need the skills and knowledge to understand and predict the impact of their practice. This course will focus on the dynamics of complex systems in the context of the environmental and social impacts of technological innovation. Students will develop knowledge and skills that provide a basis for the design and sustainable operation of engineering-environment-social systems that are highly non-linear. Sustainability will be defined in engineering terms, and the basic dynamical principles will be explored in tutoral discussions. The course will be presented using a 'problem based learning' mode of delivery.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN3410
course learning outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the critical sustainability challenges for the 21st century
  2. Identify the wider impacts of engineering and technological innovation on the environment and society
  3. Apply concepts and techniques associated with the dynamics of complex systems to engineering design and innovation
  4. Anticipate unintended outcomes of engineering decisions in the context of highly non-linear systems
  5. Use Collaborative Conceptual Modelling (CCM) to negotiate engineering approaches that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable
assessment:
  1. Individual Portfolio (40%)
  2. In-class tests (6%)
  3. Peer Portfolio Feedback (9%)
  4. Group Project 1 (15%)
  5. Group Project 2 (15%)
  6. Oral Exam (15%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the critical sustainability challenges for the 21st century
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Identify the wider impacts of engineering and technological innovation on the environment and society
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Apply concepts and techniques associated with the dynamics of complex systems to engineering design and innovation
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Anticipate unintended outcomes of engineering decisions in the context of highly non-linear systems
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Use Collaborative Conceptual Modelling (CCM) to negotiate engineering approaches that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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2.3
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
 
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
✓3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services