ENGD3002: Semester 2, 2025

Units ENGD3002 Semester 2 2025 [Normal day]

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ENGD3002: Sustainable Tech. and Community Innovation

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Understanding of sustainable technology helps students to mitigate pressing issues on global warming, clean energy, and sustainability. This unit will allow students to gain knowledge on creating more sustainable energy and environment through energy minimisation schemes, enhanced power generation and cooling systems, renewable energy, waste minimisation, and circular economy. The concepts are applicable to revitalise industry, transportation, manufacturing, business and community sectors to be more sustainable. Based on the knowledge, the students will work on community sustainable intervention project. Tutorials are given to help students consolidate the concepts and guide them to develop the project topics and undertake step-by-step approach on sustainability projects.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Engineering
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	must be in the Dalyell stream
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Energy principles (energy conservation, energy transformation, heat, power generation), basic calculations of energy (enthalpy, energy balance), and general ideas of land, air, and water pollution.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Aditya Putranto, aditya.putranto@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam ?	Final Exam Final exam: 2 hours plus 10 mins reading time, to be scheduled by the university during exam period.	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person written or creative task	Quiz 1 Quiz 1: written quiz during lecture hour, scheduled at week 6, covering week 1-4 materials.	15%	Week 06	45 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person written or creative task	Quiz 2 Quiz 2: written test, 45 minutes, scheduled at week 11, covering week 6-9 materials.	15%	Week 11	45 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Case studies	Project Report on Sustainability Intervention Scenarios It is based on Sustainability Project. Guidance will be given during tutorial slots. Structure of project: 1. sustainability issues 2. key ideas to address them 3. proposal of sustainability actions 4. material flow analysis	20%	Week 12	6weeks	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Case studies	Project Presentation Project Presentation: each group is required to present the outcomes of their projects in front of the class on week 13	10%	Week 13	30 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assessment is a combination of individual and group assignments. No exam is set.

Late work, without appropriate extension granted, is penalised 5% of the allocated mark per day.

Assessment criteria

Assessments are graded according to the conventional gradings:

HD – 85% +

D – 75 – 84%

Cr – 65-74%

P – 50 – 64%

F – < 50%

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late work without appropriate extension granted, is penalised 5% of the allocated mark per day.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction: Key Pillars (Energy, Environment, Economic, Social) and Community Engagement	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Sustainable energy 1: Power generation and cooling system	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Sustainable energy 2: Enhanced power generation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Sustainable energy 3: Energy efficient cooling system	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Sustainable energy 4: Energy minimisation schemes	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Sustainable energy 5: Renewable energy, and Quiz 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Sustainable environment in community 1: Waste Management 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	Sustainable environment in community 2: Waste Management 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Sustainable environment in community 3: Waste to energy and waste minimisation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Sustainability and economic feasibility	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	Sustainability and social impacts, and Quiz 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Feedback on Sustainable Intervention Project in Community	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 13	Project Presentation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. LO1. Competently address complex problems requiring a broad range of discipline knowledge, under some supervision
LO2. LO2. Work in multidisciplinary team through analysis and design of sustainability case studies based on a structured process of inquiry and evidence-based research
LO3. LO3. Analyse energy, environmental, economic and social parameters related to energy minimisation, renewable energy, waste management and waste minimisation
LO4. LO4. Propose realistic solutions to mitigate climate change, environmental and sustainability related issues, considering multiple perspectives such as ecological, social, cultural, economic, risk, and technical.
LO5. LO5. Provide structured responses to multidisciplinary open-ended questions
LO6. LO6. Exercise sound critical and ethical judgement, at general level, on professional context and conduct issues.
LO7. LO7. Engage with stakeholders to tackle multidisciplinary problems

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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Additional information

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Students will work in accordance with University WHS requirements, including those for COVID 19.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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