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4 points
* 18 lectures and 34 tutorials and design
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisite: GES2420
Objectives The subject aims to develop knowledge and understanding of: the ISO14000 standards; fundamentals of lifecycle analysis; use of environmental auditing; need for cleaner production; need for waste prevention or minimisation; occupational health and safety requirements. Students are expected to develop skills to be able to design, implement, and audit an EMS; to perform an environmental audit; and to carry out a lifecycle analysis.
Synopsis Reinforce concepts and principles of sustainable development; industry codes of practice; environmental practice; environmental principles. Environmental management plans, ISO14000, organisation and management of EMS, environmental standards and regulations. Environmental audits relating to energy, waste, resources, etc; lifecycle analysis; basic concepts of waste prevention and clean production; and an introduction to occupational health and safety aspects. The subject is offered in problem-based learning mode.
Assessment Examination: 50%
* Assignment: 50%
*
Students must pass both examination and assignment in order to pass the
subject
Recommended texts
Standards Australia ISO14001 Environmental management systems - specification with guidance for use
Back to the Engineering Handbook, 1998
Published by Monash University, Australia
Maintained by wwwdev@monash.edu.au
Approved by R Chaffey, Faculty of Engineering
Copyright © Monash University 1997 - All Rights Reserved -
Caution