Materials Science for Environmental Sustainability
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
NASC 2009
Undergraduate
No
106093
4.5
Yes
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This course aims to provide an introduction to the science and methodologies underpinning the processing and utilisation of materials resources, with the aim of fostering sustainable development with a reduced ecological footprint.
The course aims to, in the areas of Minerals (mining), Energy, Water and Soil (remediation);
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental science underpinning the processing and utilisation of materials resources. Topics to be addressed include;
Minerals: Introduction to minerals-based sustainability concepts including: Energy and water utilization: minimization and conservation, Process waste material and heat recovery, Waste tailings and sludge treatment and disposal for footprint minimization.
Energy Technology : Fundamentals of power generation and environmental impacts, Alternative energy sources and technology, Automobiles: Fuel and energy requirements, Engineering cleaner cars, Batteries and the environment, Refrigeration and the environment.
Soil Remediation: Nutrients and elemental cycles in soils, introduce physical, chemical and biological properties of soils; ecosystem development; material-based remediation techniques
Water Technology: Introduction to water quality problems; Overview of water treatment methods; Introduction of materials used in the processes of water purification and desalination.
Nil
Completion of 1st year of a Science or Engineering degree program
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
Lecture | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Workshop | 2 hours x 13 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
4 Workshop Presentations/assignments, Examination
EFTSL*: 0.125
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* 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.