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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 3028

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Offered Externally
Yes

Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

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Course ID
013253

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Unit Value
4.5

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University-wide elective course
No

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Timetable/s

Second Semester
(Study Period 6)
Course owner

Course owner
UniSA Creative

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge of theories and practices associated with social, cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability in the built environment.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge of the concepts and definitions of ecologically sustainable development and an understanding of the ethical role of the architect in society. Students will develop their skills and understanding of environmental modelling, ‘rating’ schemes, and legislation for analysis and design. Students will develop environmental-design skills and strategies; the application of technologies for energy production and storage; and knowledge of the reduction of resource use, pollution, and waste.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number Course Name
ARCH 1020 Architecture and Environment
BUIL 2006 Design Construction Multistorey

Corequisite(s)

Students undertaking this course in an external/online mode will require access to a computer with the capability of running the software required for the course. Contact the Course Coordinator for details.

Teaching method

Component Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture 1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar 2 hours x 3 weeks
Computer Practical 2 hours x 5 weeks
Tutorial 2 hours x 4 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Lecture 1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar 2 hours x 3 weeks
Computer Practical 2 hours x 5 weeks
Tutorial 2 hours x 4 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.


Assessment

Model, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
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Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.

Course Coordinators

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