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PEH20004 · Swinburne University of Technology

Built and Sustainable Communities

Credit points
12.5
Level
2
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

What it covers

This unit provides a foundation for understanding the built environment and the diverse factors influencing the sustainability of communities. It explores principles of ecologically sustainable development, urban planning and statutory frameworks, and the role of environmental health in promoting community wellbeing. Emphasis is placed on education, collaboration, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems to support the creation of resilient, inclusive, and culturally grounded communities. The unit also considers disaster and emergency management as a complementary objective in building sustainable and adaptable environments.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Video News ReportGroup30%
ExaminationIndividual40%
Online QuizzesIndividual20%
Mid-Semester TestIndividual30%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus