Climate Safe Engineering unit (ENG111)

Hobart

Introduction

This foundational unit introduces first-year engineering students to the science of climate change, climate-driven natural hazards, and extreme events, and their impacts on engineering practice. The unit consists of two key modules: Climate Science Fundamentals; and Extreme Climate-Driven Events and the Engineering Profession. Students will gain a clear understanding of the drivers of climate change, potential local impacts, and how these intersect with engineering work. Emphasising a climate-aware approach, the unit encourages consideration of environmental, societal, and ethical factors in engineering decisions.

Building on foundational knowledge, students will engage in a Vertically Integrated Project (VIP), where they will apply their learning in collaborative, multi-cohort project environments. The VIP runs from year 1 to year 3 in both semesters and involves students working in teams across year levels and specialisations, to contribute to real-world design and research challenges related to Climate Safe Engineering. These project experiences will enable students to develop the professional skills necessary for engineering and to integrate these with their technical knowledge.

Summary

Unit name	Climate Safe Engineering
Unit code	ENG111
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences|Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Sarah Lyden
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the science of climate change within the context of engineering infrastructure using key climate science terms and concepts.
• Explain how human and engineering systems and practices can drive or mitigate climate change and its consequences for the natural world.
• Explain the impacts of extreme events and climate change on engineering infrastructure and human and natural systems.
• Contribute to solving a multidisciplinary real-world engineering challenge using foundational knowledge

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
039999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,401.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x 2 hour workshop weekly
Assessment	Climate-driven Extreme Events Quiz (15%)|Emissions Estimation (20%)|Design action determination (30%)|VIP Notebook and Peer Evaluations (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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