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Environmental Technology for Sustainable Development (ENV210)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit aims to provide a broad overview of technology for sustainable development, and the necessary understanding for evaluating and selecting technology appropriate for specific situations. It explores the production, use and application of renewable resources, and considers technology in the area of food production, water, wastes, shelter, energy, transport and materials production. The unit covers technologies for environmentally sound development relevant to developing countries, isolated communities, and urban villages, drawing on case studies from various parts of the world.

Contact time: 

Lectures: 2 hours per week; workshops: 2 hours per week or equivalent.

Prerequisites: 

ENV104 Australian Environmental Issues, or ENV102 Introduction to Environmental Science.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Environmental Engineering (BE)
Environmental Technology (BSc)
Sustainable Development (BA, BSc)

Used in these Minors: 

Environmental Issues
Issues in Global Development

Environmental Technology for Sustainable Development (ENV560)

as for ENV210, except as follows

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Prerequisites: 

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Postgraduate Certificate in Asian Sustainable Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Sustainable Development
Master of Arts in Development Studies