PROJMGNT 3043 - Infrastructure 1

North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2017

The objective of the course is to assist appreciation of planning, design and delivery aspects of transport, power, water, and IT infrastructure. The course has been developed in partnership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) to provide pre-accreditation to an existing infrastructure performance assessment tool, the IS Rating Tool. The course will look at: 1) long term infrastructure considerations through the objective appraisal of economic, environmental and social factors; 2) Australian and international economic, social and environmental strategies and goals; 3) and ongoing management considerations related to operational and maintenance responsibilities. The course will consider the application of the above tool to planning, design and delivery of infrastructure; planning of road systems and integration with rail and transport interchanges; application to IT infrastructure, power and water supply; identification of responsibilities between government and the commercial sector; along with design and delivery issues. The course provides students with valuable industry ready knowledge and skills.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PROJMGNT 3043
    Course Infrastructure 1
    Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
    Term Summer
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Intensive: 36 to 40 hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Course Description The objective of the course is to assist appreciation of planning, design and delivery aspects of transport, power, water, and IT infrastructure. The course has been developed in partnership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) to provide pre-accreditation to an existing infrastructure performance assessment tool, the IS Rating Tool. The course will look at: 1) long term infrastructure considerations through the objective appraisal of economic, environmental and social factors; 2) Australian and international economic, social and environmental strategies and goals; 3) and ongoing management considerations related to operational and maintenance responsibilities. The course will consider the application of the above tool to planning, design and delivery of infrastructure; planning of road systems and integration with rail and transport interchanges; application to IT infrastructure, power and water supply; identification of responsibilities between government and the commercial sector; along with design and delivery issues. The course provides students with valuable industry ready knowledge and skills.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan

    Program Director Contact Details:
    Project Management
    Name: Associate Professor Indra Gunawan
    email: indra.gunawan@adelaide.edu.au

    Teaching staff:

    Name: Dr Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves

    Short Bio:
    Charlie is a Sustainable Development Fellow with the ECIC and a Senior Research Fellow with the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute specialising in low carbon transitions, carbon structural adjustment, sustainable engineering, and curriculum renewal. After graduating from the University of Adelaide in 2000, and working as a civil/structural design engineer, Charlie co-founded 'The Natural Edge Project' (TNEP), an internationally recognised team of action researchers based at various universities across Australia including the University of Adelaide, Curtin University, QUT, and the ANU. Charlie has led the TNEP team to deliver five international books on sustainable development (selling over 80,000 copies in five languages) in collaboration with some of the world's leaders in sustainability. The first book won the Australian Banksia Award for Environmental Leadership, Education and Training in 2005, and the of the books were ranked among the 'Top 40 Sustainability Books' in the world in 2010 by the Cambridge Sustainability Leaders Program. Charlie was the founding CEO of Natural Capitalism Inc. in Colorado, USA and worked with many large companies to assist in greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.

    Email: karlson.hargroves@adelaide.edu.au 

    Phone: 0407 071 729

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

    Monday 6th February to Friday 10th February 2017
    9am to 6pm
    Petroleum Engineering G04 Teaching Room
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1 Explain how improvements in sustainability related performance can deliver value add to infrastructure projects.
    2 Identify cost effective opportunities for increasing the sustainability of infrastructure related projects across design, construction and operation.
    3 Calculate sustainability related impacts from proposed infrastructure projects in the area of materials consumption and environmental systems.
    4 Present the value of sustainability related initiatives in infrastructure projects with consideration to economic, social and environmental outcomes based on small group work.
    5 Express the potential for low carbon related initiative in infrastructure projects to deliver performance and cost improvements as well as improve the sustainability performance of the overall project.
    6 Apply the IS Rating Tool to infrastructure projects in order to consider economic, social and environmental performance.
    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)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1, 2, 3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1, 2,
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1, 3, 4
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    2, 4, 5, 6
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    4,5
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    4, 5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Course notes are required and are avaliable for purchase from the 'Image and Copy Centre' prior to the course. (Please bring with you to first class)
    Recommended Resources

    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. Access to the Library's electronic resources.

    Online Learning
    MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is offered in an interactive blended learning mode drawing on a combination of lectures and peer-to-peer learning opportunities and small group discovery as part of the intensive process.
    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
    Day Topics
    1 Overview of Sustaniability and infrastructure

    Introduction to the ISCA 'IS Rating Tool'

    Review of 'IS Rating Tool' Credits related to Low Carbon

    Consideration of Low Carbon Infrastructure Outcomes
    2 Understanding how to alter weights on the 'IS Rating Tool'

    Consideration of Knowledge Sharing in Infrastructure Projects

    Assessment of Ecological Performance of Infrastructure
    3 Introduction to the 'IS Rating Tool' Materials Calculator

    Tutorial on the Materials Calculator

    Review of 'IS Rating Tool' Credits
    4 Refresher on 'IS Rating Tool' (including executive breifing excersise)

    Review of 'IS Rating Tool' Credits
    5 Review of 'IS Rating Tool' Credits

    Introduction to the 'IS Rating Tool' Innovation Credit
    Small Group Discovery Experience
    The course will provide a unique small group discovery expeiance with teams working to assess and understand an industry perfroamce rating tool and share learnings with the larger cohort.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    All Assessment items are open book and are based on the ISCA 'IS Rating Tool' Technical Manual that will be provided in class.

    #AssessmentLengthWeightingDue DateLearning Outcomes
    Participation 5% In Course
    1 Quiz 1 45 mins 10% In Course All
    2 Quiz 2 45 mins 12.5% In Course All
    3 Quiz 3 45 mins 12.5% In Course All
    4 Test 1  60 mins 25% In Course All
    5 Test 2 90 mins 35% In Course All
    Total 100%
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.

    Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners
    Assessment Detail

    All Assessments are provided by ISCA and will be outlined in class. All assessments are open book and are based on the 'IS Rting Tool' Technical Manual that will be provided to students in class. 

    Submission
    All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
    Please refer to step by step instructions: MyUni Learning Centre

    There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:
    • Assignment Submission:  Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). 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 (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above) 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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