PROJMGNT 3043 - Infrastructure & Sustainability

North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2021

The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of tangible ways to improve the economic, social, and environmental performance of urban infrastructure across the design, construction and operation phases. The course has been developed in partnership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) and includes training on the use of the 'IS Rating Tool' to allow pre-accreditation as an 'Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional' (ISAP). The course is delivered in a very interactive industry style small group discovery model and provides students with valuable industry ready knowledge and skills.

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Course Details

Course Code	PROJMGNT 3043
Course	Infrastructure & Sustainability
Coordinating Unit	Management
Term	Summer
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive: 36 to 40 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Assignments, quiz

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Tracey Dodd

Program Director Contact Details: Project Management
Name: Dr Sam Baroudi
Email: sam.baroudi@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching staff:

Name: Dr Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves
Email: karlson.hargroves@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: 0407 071 729
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See Introduction to Course Video

Course Timetable

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

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

All material will be provided in 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 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.

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

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

#	Assessment Task	Task Type	Length	Weighting	Learning Outcomes
	Participation	Individual	N/A	5%	1-6
1	Quiz 1	Individual	45 mins	10%	1-6
2	Quiz 2	Individual	45 mins	12.5%	1-6
3	Quiz 3	Individual	45 mins	12.5%	1-6
4	Test 1	Individual	60 mins	25%	1-6
5	Test 2	Individual	90 mins	35%	1-6
	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

Assessments are a combinatoin of assessment items provided by ISCA and assessment items desinged by the lecturure and these will be outlined in class. All assessments are open book and are based on the 'IS Rating 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 include in the assignment a 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: An application for Assessment Extension 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 medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances.
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.

Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted. Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.

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.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

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