Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the political, social and environmental background to materials usage. Major technologies relating to the production, sustainable use and recycling of metals, plastics, glass, electronics, paper and ceramic materials are discussed. Various options involving materials substitution, reclamation, energy recovery and disposal are critically evaluated. The … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prohibition
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Andrew Rodda
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Andrew Rodda
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 80%
Final assessment: 20%
This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment
1 - Weekly tasks
2 - Assignments
3 - Final assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Practical activities
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Other unit costs
The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.
- Calculator
Availability in areas of study
Minor: Sustainable engineering