This unit introduces students to the principles of designing and implementing engineering projects to address global sustainable development challenges. Students will learn about sustainable development theories, frameworks, and debates positioned against the history and legacy of engineering in international development and humanitarian practice. Modules will equip students to apply participatory tools in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive engineering projects, while reflecting on the ethical dilemmas that surface in cross-cultural engineering work with marginalised communities. The unit provides a survey of design solutions to address basic needs and presents contemporary issues in global development. Students will explore these topics through an immersive real-world design project to understand the landscape of international development and humanitarian work.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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CIVL5320 |
Assumed knowledge
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CIVL3310 or CIVL9310 |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Aaron Opdyke, aaron.opdyke@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Aaron Opdyke, aaron.opdyke@sydney.edu.au |