Materials and Environment unit (ENG210)

Introduction

This unit highlights the interconnectedness of engineering decisions, material choices, and environmental impact. By equipping students with critical skills in materials selection and low-emission design, this unit prepares students to make informed decisions that enable solutions that are efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible. Through a combination of practical and theoretical learning, students will engage in real-world scenarios that emphasize responsible resource use and lifecycle emissions reduction.

Students will continue to engage in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) in this unit, where they will apply their learning in collaborative, multi-cohort project environments. 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 while integrating their technical knowledge. In the second year of the VIP, students will take on increasing responsibility for their team's progress, particularly within their individual design scope.

Summary

Unit name	Materials and Environment
Unit code	ENG210
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Eric Sivret
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and prioritise opportunities to reduce emissions associated with a product by assessing the emissions associated with its lifecycle.
• Select appropriate materials for a given application by applying a systematic strategy that minimises environmental footprint.
• Collaborate within a multi-year project team to apply fundamental knowledge to a real-world engineering challenge.

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
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG111 Climate Safe Engineering, ENG112 Sustainable and Life-Centred Design, and (ENG106 Civil Engineering Foundations for Civil Specialisation students OR ENG107 Mechanical Engineering Foundations for Mechanical Specialisation students OR ENG108 Electrical Engineering Foundations for Electrical Specialisation Students)

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 x 2 hour workshop per week
Assessment	Materials Engineering Laboratory Practice (10%)|In-Semester Tests (20%)|Low Emissions Design Project (35%)|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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