Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
- This unit serves to introduce the principles of ecological engineering and apply the knowledge to case studies. A number of case studies from regional, urban and coastal, including natural and built environments, will be used to articulate ecological engineering principles. The focus will be on design principles, which will contribute to enhanced ecosystem services delivery in these environments with a particular emphasis on the urban environment and nature-based solutions. Additionally, this unit investigates the local, regional and global context of industries dependent on fundamental ecological processes, with an emphasis on articulating the role of engineers in delivering future sustainable outcomes for both the environment and cities. The content of this unit is mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
NOTE This unit is a core unit for students in the environmental Engineering major in the BE(Hons). Students undertaking other majors in the BE(Hons) may apply to take the unit as a broadening unit by adding themselves to the waitlist at https://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/3599. However, enrolment is subject to a quota, and places will be administered through a competitive selection process. - Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Environmental Engineering major sequence
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) identify and quantify ecological engineering principles and their application to engineering design; (2) quantify temporal and spatial scales of importance for ecosystem services in natural and build environments; (3) carry out ecological engineering design including appropriate performance assessment methods, including mapping outcomes and design criteria to SDGs; and (4) explore nature-based solutions as a way of solving pressing local and global challenges.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) individual assignments; (2) class project and collaborative learning; and (3) take home test. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Qiaoyun Xie
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inMJD-EENVE Environmental Engineeringand Successful completion of96 points
- Incompatibility
- ENVE4405 Ecological Engineering and Nature-based Solutions
Approved quota: 40—students in MJD-EENVE Environmental Engineering major admitted first, process to allocate remainder of places by special approval. A selection process with criteria may be used. - Texts
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Jorgensen, S. E. Introduction to Systems Ecology: CRC Press c.2012
Newman, E. I. Applied Ecology and Environmental Management, 2nd edn: Blackwell Science c.2000
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.