Bachelor of Environmental Engineering for 2009

Course overview

Environmental engineering is all about reducing energy and resource use and minimising waste, while at the same time providing communities with development opportunities. Environmental engineers correct the harmful consequences of past practices, solve the problems of the present, and implement sustainable solutions for the future. Few other branches of engineering have such a profound impact on our health and quality of life. The multidisciplinary course provides the necessary skills to solve, implement and manage engineering activities from an environmental perspective. Core engineering knowledge and skills are complemented by units from science, economics, arts and law. First year provides a base of science, mathematics, introductory engineering and environmental units. In second year, the engineering content increases, mathematics continues and environmental policy is introduced. At third year students choose one major or two minor elective streams from water and land management, environmental process engineering, and transport and the built environment. Also introducing more environmentally focused engineering units, along with units that examine environmental impact and management systems. In fourth year, students undertake substantial engineering and design project work, complemented by advanced and interdisciplinary elective units from environmental law, economics and policy areas.

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Career outlook

Environmental engineers have a major role in remedying the adverse legacies of the past, solving the environmental problems of the present and seeking to implement sustainable practices for resource utilisation and development into the future. Their skills are sought by public authorities and commercial organisations, by consulting groups providing specific expertise, and by industries involved in building and construction, mining and minerals, manufacturing and processing.