Further Information
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February and July |
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4 years full time (honours available) Many courses may be studied part-time, which will increase the time taken to complete the course. |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Bachelor of Engineering: TEE Applicable Mathematics, plus at least two of TEE Chemistry, TEE Calculus or TEE Physics (Calculus is strongly recommended for all Engineering courses). Minimum TER (2008): |
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| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Engineering |
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Please refer to the Unit Costs |
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Commonwealth-supported places |
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| University Handbook |
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering is a four-year course designed to equip students with both traditional and new practical engineering skills based on a sound understanding of the process of engineering design.
The course focuses on understanding the functioning of natural systems and enables Environmental Engineers to combine the need for sustainability with creative and practical problem solving skills. This often means finding a balance between economic development and protection and enhancement of the environment.
Challenges facing Environmental Engineers:
- Disposal of toxic wastes, remediation of contaminated sites and rehabilitiation of mine sites
- Water treatment and reuse
- Management of saline affected land
- Degradation of wetlands, estuaries and the coastal zone
- Management of of surface and groundwater resources
- Deelopment of environmental policies
- Minimising water and air pollution and environmental impact of new development
- Designing developments to preserve biodiversity and cultural diversity
This multidisciplinary degree trains you in engineering, scientific, technical, computer software, communication, economic, legal, social, cultural and political skills.
Throughout the degree you will have regular guest lecturers, site visits and work on applied projects in and with the community. There is a strong emphasis on project team work.
Level 1
All engineering students follow a common course in Level 1, allowing flexibility to select any engineering stream at the end of the level. The subjects include mathematics, engineering fundamentals and physics, plus electives from a variety of engineering streams.
Level 2
The fundamental stream is continued in Level 2 with units in fluid mechanics, chemistry and biology. Two additional streams; analysis and environmental management, are added at this level. The analysis stream includes mathematics, whilst the environmental management stream includes environmental law and environmental engineering design. Also, students may choose a free elective (from any course in the university). These electives are available in each year allowing students to maintain interests in diverse subjects such as a language, politics, anthropology to name a few.
Level 3
The Level 2 streams in fundamentals, analysis and environmental management continue into Level 3. Advanced units in fluid mechanics and environmental mechanics together with a unit in ecological engineering form the fundamentals stream. The analysis stream consists of units in computational and analytical methods in environmental engineering. The environmental management stream is based around the continuation of environmental engineering design. Electives are again allowed at Level 3.
Level 4
Problem solving is emphasised in Level 4 with a continuation of environmental engineering design made up of a major team project as well as a unit detailing theory and management of environmental designs. The practice of engineering is put into a societal context through the unit Engineering and Society. Finally, students choose five electives from advanced units in fluid mechanics, coastal engineering, ecology, chemistry, wastewater engineering and hydrology. In addition to coursework, individual research projects make up a significant component of the final level.
During the Bachelor of Engineering, you will also complete at least 12 weeks full time (or equivalent part time) of professional work experience.
Career opportunities
Our graduates find work with a wide range of employers including government departments, environmental consultants, multinational companies, mining companies, local government authorities and research organisations.
Professional Accreditation
The Environmental Engineering programme within the Bachelor of Engineering is fully accredited by the Institute of Engineers Australia, ensuring recognition in Australia and in many overseas countries.
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Faculty Office |
Hackett Hall (M353) Phone (+61 8) 6488 2477 Email admissions@uwa.edu.au |
