Overview
The specialisation of Environmental Engineering enables students to specialise, and gain depth of knowledge across a broad range of areas, including project management, transport engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources, waste and waste water treatment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Show mastery in the enabling sciences (maths, chemistry, physics, sustainability, and ecology) that underpin Environmental Engineering.
2.
Demonstrate mastery in Environmental Engineering specialist technical knowledge such as: sustainability assessment, regulatory and environmental frameworks, thermodynamics and contaminant transport, water treatment and resources management, hydrology/hydraulics, wastewater and solid waste management and the intersection of human activities with the preservation and utilisation of the biosphere and its ecological functions, now and in the future under climate change.
3.
Source, critically evaluate and apply current research and/or industry best practice to solve complex problems in Environmental Engineering
4.
Select and use appropriate analytical and computational tools as well as data literacy and analysis to analyse complex problems in Environmental Engineering
5.
Design, critique and implement innovative and sustainable engineering solutions and systems in Environmental Engineering
6.
Lead manage, and integrate Environmental Engineering projects, individually or as part of a team, in a systematic and professional manner
7.
Apply nuanced professional judgement that contributes to the ethical and sustainable practice of Environmental Engineering
8.
Communicate and present professionally and effectively within and outside of the field of Environmental Engineering
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Engineering - ME8621 - Engineering
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 96 UOC.
Analysis and Design Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses
Engineering and the Environment Electives
Management Electives
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Prescribed Electives30 Units of Credit:
Research Project18 Units of Credit:
Industry Training
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