CME8132 : Sustainable Industry I: Assessment, Assurance and Strategy
CME8132 : Sustainable Industry I: Assessment, Assurance and Strategy
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Dr Anjali Jayakumar
- Lecturer: Dr Sabeeha Khadaroo, Professor Oliver Heidrich
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
- Capacity limit: 75 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The aims of the module are:
To provide knowledge and understanding of the need for sustainability to be a key consideration in engineering practice.
To underline the requirements for consideration to environmental, social and economic factors when making business decisions and reporting.
To explain the need for Sustainable Development, the role of Chemical Engineering in society and understand the requirement for its activities to be conducted in a sustainable way.
To demonstrate the need for Environmental, Social, Economic, Equality and Diversity considerations in the management of planning and operation of new projects and review methods to assess this.
Outline Of Syllabus
Drivers for sustainable development, Sustainable Development Goals. Government strategies, Economic Instruments, Sustainability Principles and Policies; Stakeholder analysis, Sustainability Reporting and Ethics , (e.g: Greenwashing, CSR and, ESG Risk and Communication, Health, Safety and Sustainability, Media/community relations). Methods of Assessment and quantification of the Sustainability of engineering projects such as SusOp and LCA using BS/ISO and other internationally relevant standards for Sustainability Professional Practice.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
-Develop an appreciation of societal requirements for sustainable development (AHEP4 M7). Understand and reflect on the role of the engineer in Society and the need for sustainable engineering (AHEP4 M7).
-Apply the Sustainability Principles, Ethics, and Policy to generate sustainable business strategies (AHEP4 M3, M4).
-Apply methods to assess and quantify the sustainability of projects and communicate them effectively through poster presentations (AHEP4 M3, M4, M7, M16, M17).
Intended Skill Outcomes
-The ability to critically assess the role of engineering in society and its role in resource depletion, wealth creation and economic growth (AHEP4 M7).
-The ability to work together in a team to solve and communicate complex problems to generate sustainable strategies, bearing in mind there may be more than one solution ). The chosen one must be that which will ensure a more sustainable future based on environmental protection, economic viability, and social acceptance (AHEP4 M3, M4, M7, M16, M17).
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Module assessments preparation and completion |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Lectures. Introduction and teaching sessions. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Online teaching materials including recorded lectures, notes and quizzes. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Practical sessions for sustainability analysis tools |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Study based on provided course materials and recommended reading |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Individual or group research and reading for oral examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Independent study time |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CME8038 | Sustainable Industry |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
At Masters level the focus is on guided independent study and group supported learning. Online guided learning material is delivered to students via Canvas. The lectures will provide students with the opportunity to discuss concepts with lecturers and their peers to consolidate their understanding.
Key knowledge is developed and consolidated by the formative group work which allows the students to evaluate and understand the limitations and applications of SD techniques to assess projects in real life
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 1 | A | 50 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poster | 1 | M | 50 | Group delivery of poster with individual components and viva (15-20 minutes) [50% wt: Group: 30%, Individual: 20%] |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poster | 1 | M | Group poster reflection session |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The formative and summative group work facilitates the development of group work skills (AHEP4 M16) whilst allowing the students to critically assess and reflect on the role of engineering in society and present those findings (AHEP4 M3, M4, M7). The examination and group poster delivery with viva further tests the students' critical thinking, ability to peer review, team working skills, communication skills, numeracy, research, and subject-specific skills including life cycle analysis and carbon footprinting. (AHEP4 M3, M4, M7, M16, M17).
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME8132's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CME8132's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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