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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2023-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Effectively communicate circular economy, sustainability, design thinking and innovation in engineering terms

2.

Critically evaluate relationship between product design (eco-design), manufacturing and waste avoidance (eco-efficiency);

3.

Apply software tools to simulate material flows including STAN

4.

Demonstrate a circular economy product development with sound ESG principles

5.

Identify and develop leadership strengths by engaging with industry through guest lectures, site visits, industry focussed projects and Work Integrated Learning opportunities.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

1.       Circular Economy & Sustainable Development

·         Finite materials stock management: Repair, reuse, refurbish, recycle

·         Renewables flow management: Cascades, regeneration

·         Parts, product, system, service provider

2.       Design Thinking

·         System Innovation

·         Human-centred design

3.       Site Assessment & Mobility

4.       Housing & Building Design & Energy Efficiency

5.       Materials & Construction

6.       Solid Waste & Resource Recovery

7.       Water Supply, Wastewater Management & Recycling

8.       Urban Food Production

9.       Home Energy Management

10.   Solar, Wind Hydrogen Energy Systems, Bioenergy and Biomass

11.   Energy storage

12.   Sustainable product development for Circular Economy