In this course you will be introduced to systems thinking in the context of whole of infrastructure life cycle, with a special emphasis on structural safety and resilience. The course covers systems approach in innovative design, construction, operation, and management of structures. You will learn to recognise and assess the performance of systems which are dependent on the performance of their components. A combination of technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects for robust and resilient structural systems will be considered through case studies covering the life cycle of structural systems. You will explore and engage with contemporary and emerging concepts and trends such as design for deconstruction and design for safe construction from the perspective of systems-thinking. The curriculum is designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical application, allowing students to both learn from and contribute to the research base in this evolving field.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onward. See the WAM information web page for more information.