TECHCOMM 7033 - Carbon Management in Business
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code TECHCOMM 7033 Course Carbon Management in Business Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Assessment Assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Vernon Ireland
Name: Abarna Raj
Short Bio:
Abarna is the CEO of Palmera, a not for profit that builds sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. Prior to this she has held the following roles:
-Strategy consultant at Social Ventures Australia, advising corporate, not for profits and government on creating shared value – value for their organisation and for society.
-Head of Sustainability at Leighton Holdings, Australia’s largest Construction Contractor Mining operation.
- Founding member of PwC’s Climate Change practice in Sydney where as a practising lawyer holding degrees in law and finance, Abarna advised clients on the risks and opportunities presented by the changing environmental and climate change landscape.
Abarna has also been involved in a range of climate change risk and opportunity assessments, economic & financial modelling for a low carbon economy, provided energy efficiency and carbon policy advice and undertaken carbon & sustainability accounting/assurance and education/training engagements.
Abarna has advised numerous clients over a range of industries sectors including banking and finance, infrastructure, government, professional services, resources, mining, technology, telecommunications, transport and logistics and utilities.
Prior to joining the Environmental field, Abarna consulted in a range of projects which
involved providing strategic advice and developing governance and compliance
frameworks for the financial services sector.
Email: abarna.raj@gmail.com
Phone: 0410 523 342Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
4 day intensive
Tuesday 23rd September to Friday 26th September
Masonic Lodge B02 Seminar Room East
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Develop an understanding of internationally recognised standards & frameworks of climate change. 2 Identify and apply a framework of analysis over a range of climate change issues. 3 Work independently (through individual assignment) and cooperatively (through group discussion and assignment) to analyse current climate change policies and identify alternative pathways for Australia to mitigate its emissions. 4 Demonstrate a willingness to listen and communicate to class members throughout all class discussions and group presentations. 5 Demonstrate an ability to use internet for in depth research and Microsoft applications to present complex theoretical concepts. 6 Demonstrate an ability to contribute relevant information from knowledge gained outside the course to in class discussion. 7 Commitment to applying knowledge learnt throughout the course outside the classroom. 8 Commitment to respecting all class members, their views and their cultural backgrounds. Demonstration of upholding strong ethical values. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 7 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 8 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text book:
No Text required
Recommended Resources
http://unfccc.int/2860.php - UNFCCC website
http://www.v-c-s.org/ - Voluntary Carbon Standard
http://www.csiro.au/ - CSIRO
http://www.climatechange.gov.au – DCC
http://www.garnautreview.org.au/CA25734E0016A131/pages/all-reports -- Garnaut Climate Change review
http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/granthamInstitute/publications/KeyElementsOfAGlobalDeal_30Apr08.pdf - Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/whitepaper/index.html - White Paper and Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill
Library Resources
The University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. The University Library web page is: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/
From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.
Other resources
If you are a member of the PMI (http://www.pmi.org/Membership.aspx) you will “gain exclusive access to PMI publications and our global standards*, networking options with our chapters and online communities of practice, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. You’ll also receive discounts on certification exams and renewals, as well as our professional development offerings.” Student membership is USD$40 to join and USD$30 to renew.
* Log in to access complimentary read-only PDFs of all of PMI's published standards or take advantage of discounts on paperback editions
http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspxOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).Learning Activities Summary
This is a draft schedule and session dates are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.
Intensive Date Content Readings/Activities 1 23/09/2014 Carbon performance management No pre reading required Carbon performance management No pre reading required 2 24/09/2014 Assure & validate No pre reading required Report & Communicate No pre reading required 3 25/09/2014 Report & Communicate No pre reading required Strategy & policy – continual improvement No pre reading required 4 26/09/2014 Mitigation & adaptation - continual improvement No pre reading required Meeting evolving market and regulatory landscape No pre reading required -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:
Assessment No. Form of Assessment/Collaborative Task Length (in word count) Weighting Due Date Learning outcomes covered (see 2.1 for detail) 1 Group presentation In class presentation 30% 25/09/2014 4,6,8 2 Individual assignment 5000 60% 15/10/2014 1-2 3 Class Participation Ongoing 10% Ongoing 1,2,3,7 Total 100% Assessment Related Requirements
Students must complete all course assessment requirements and must attend lectures to be eligible to pass the course.
Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners
Assessment Detail
See Course Profile Book.Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/files/AssignmentStudentSubmission.pdf
There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:- Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor but should be lodged via the MyUni Course site. Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
- Cover Sheet: Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work. Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
- Backup Copy of Assignments: You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing. Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
- Extensions of Time: Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer. Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date. Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
- Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late. Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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