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Implementing a systematic process for rapidly embedding sustainability within chemical engineering education: A case study of James Cook University, Australia
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Implementing a systematic process for rapidly embedding sustainability within chemical engineering education: A case study of James Cook University, Australia

M. Sheehan, P. Schneider and C. Desha
Chemistry Education Research and Practice, Vol.13(2), pp.112-119
2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/c1rp90068d
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Abstract

Sustainability has emerged as a primary context for engineering education in the 21st Century, particularly the sub-discipline of chemical engineering. However, there is confusion over how to go about integrating sustainability knowledge and skills systemically within bachelor degrees. This paper addresses this challenge, using a case study of an Australian chemical engineering degree to highlight important practical considerations for embedding sustainability at the core of the curriculum. The paper begins with context for considering a systematic process for rapid curriculum renewal. The authors then summarise a 2-year federally funded project, which comprised piloting a model for rapid curriculum renewal led by the chemical engineering staff. Model elements contributing to the renewal of this engineering degree and described in this paper include: industry outreach; staff professional development; attribute identification and alignment; program mapping; and curriculum and teaching resource development. Personal reflections on the progress and process of rapid curriculum renewal in sustainability by the authors and participating engineering staff will be presented as a means to discuss and identify methodological improvements, as well as highlight barriers to project implementation. It is hoped that this paper will provide an example of a formalised methodology on which program reform and curriculum renewal for sustainability can be built upon in other higher education institutions.

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6 Social Sciences
6.3 Management
6.3.385 Corporate Social Responsibility
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Education & Educational Research
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Social Sciences, general
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