Undergraduate USA-ENGG1007-2022

Sustainable Engineering Practice

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$2,050 $2,875

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

19 Sep 2022

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

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2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Describe the role of the civil, electrical, and mechanical engineer in modern society.
Reflect on and demonstrate self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses relative to the attributes of professional engineers.
Demonstrate an awareness of the socio-cultural, safety, ethical, global and sustainable contexts in which engineering is practised.
Develop a solution to an engineering problem using inclusive teamwork skills and applying basic project management principles.
Demonstrate professional oral, written and visual communication skills appropriate for engineering practice.

Topics covered

- Sustainable and professional practice
- Human-centred design
- Cultural awareness, community consultation & inclusive collaboration
- Ideate and written communication
- Sustainable development
- Ethics
- Career planning and development
- Professional profile and resume
- Oral communication
- Contributing as an Engineer

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This course will introduce you to the engineering profession and how it is practised within a ‘sustainable’ context. You will learn about possible future roles, the current work environment, professional attributes of engineers, engineering ethics and sustainability. This is vital information for you to start managing your future career.

We will also help you to develop some core skills and personal attributes you will need as a 21st century professional engineer, such as locating and using information, critical analysis and reflective practice, effective teamwork, intercultural skills, engineering report writing and effective presentation skills. You will develop these skills and understandings as you work with your peers and advisers on real engineering problems in diverse Australian and international contexts.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a course from UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Engineering.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Textbooks

Current study term: 18 Sep 22 to 25 Nov 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.