The College of Engineering and Computer Science | The Australian National University

The ANU is unique in the Australian Higher Education sector.  As a national institution we are charged with the responsibility to lead research and education in areas of strategic interest to the nation. The ANU has a responsibility to take the initiative in forging new paths to meet the nation’s needs.

Green Information Technology Strategies aims to teach students how they can help reduce carbon emissions. Students will learn about ICT strategies through online learning, which includes tutoring, mentoring, student discussion forums and weekly feedback. The course is led by Tom Worthington (FACS, HLM), an independent ICT consultant to Gov­ernment and Industry and adjunct Senior Lecturer at ANU. 

http://cs.anu.edu.au/students/comp7310/

Course Structure

The course is delivered via the web with no attendance required. To complete the subject you will need to spend 8-10 hours each week reading, communicating with colleagues and tutors, and preparing assignments. Students can undertake the course entirely online via the web from anywhere in the world. Available: • as part of the ANU Graduate Studies Select program • to anyone who wants to do just this one course on its own, where you can register online • to students at other universities in Australia and around the world. • as part of an ANU masters course.

Course Requirements

The course assumes no technical knowledge of computing. If you do not have a degree, you are expected to have work experience in the ICT or similar areas. Reading and writing business reports would be a suitable background for a prospective student.

Course Prospects

This course is intended for professionals in information technology and other fields who wish to have a role in setting the environmental standards in organisations, assessing energy reduction and materials use strategy and the assessment of carbon emission reduction policies.

Contact Details

Debbie Pioch

E:

T:02 6125 8020

Location

Canberra

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