Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours)

The Environmental Engineering program is designed to ensure that, as a graduate, you should be able to perform professionally and effectively in all environmental engineering-related fields and demonstrate that you have acquired associated capabilities and skills as defined by the national accreditation body, Engineers Australia.As a graduate engineer you will be capable of integrating the social, environmental and economic demands with the technical possibilities of each new challenge.

You will be an effective problem identifier and solver, skilled in quantitative analysis and effective decision making;

someone who can maximise the benefits of each project while satisfying all stakeholders.

During your studies, you will find yourself working in teams and relying on communication processes to achieve the project goals.

You will come to understand and appreciate that, in a rapidly changing world, ongoing learning is a key ingredient of your success in this field.The objectives of the Environmental Engineering program are to:ensure that as an environmental engineering graduate you are capable of planning, designing, implementing and managing projects in a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable manner.

provide you, as an environmental engineering graduate, with the ability to contribute and perform effectively in all environmental engineering fields.

For example, to design wetlands and systems to improve water quality and conservation and to work with the chemicals industry to minimise the toxic impacts of industrial processes and by-products.

Other examples include the development of cleaner production technologies in farming, rehabilitation of mining sites, cleaning up contaminated land, working on land salinity problems, preparation of environmental impact studies, design of modern landfill sites and water resource studies.

engage you, as a student, in real-life environmental problems and case studies.

This involves working on projects with community groups and companies as part of project-based courses run in the four years of the program.In Year 4 you will undertake a capstone experience - a culmination and application of the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your program to date.

This capstone experience comprises two courses (OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B) totalling 24 credit points.

You will investigate a research topic relevant to the environmental engineering profession and undertake related practical engineering experience in industry or a simulated environmental engineering work environment.This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

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To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Select and Complete Four (4) of the following courses:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — A study score of at least 20 in Mathematical Methods (Any) or Maths: Specialist Maths; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

Program Learning Outcomes Bachelor of Engineering

The program learning outcomes have been aligned with recognised standards for Bachelor of Engineering degrees to obtain national accreditation by Engineers Australia.

1 Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.

1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.

1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.

2 Engineering Application Ability

2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

3 Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability

3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

3.4. Professional use and management of information.

3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.