Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies)
The Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).
The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Admission requirements
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies (preferably) or Mathematical Methods, or equivalent. Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.
Course aims
The course has been designed to provide graduates with:
- a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of environmental monitoring and modelling and the building of environmental devices;
- an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of engineering,
- an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems;
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them,
- well developed written and oral communication skills;
- structured engineering work experience;
- the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams;
- an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so; and
- preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the award, students will be able to:
- competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex environmental engineering systems;
- apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner;
- communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies;
- work professionally as an individual and in a team;
- understand describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed;
- develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied;
- engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of environmental technology; and
- contribute successfully to project management.
Program of study
To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies) a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Students achieving a credit level average or better at the end of third year will be allowed to enrol in the honours degree program in Engineering in their final year. Other students will be able to complete the ordinary degree program. Students admitted to the honours degree program and maintaining a credit average or better will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours. Students who complete the honours degree program but who fail to maintain a credit average and students who complete the ordinary degree program will be awarded the ordinary degree of Bachelor of Engineering.
Students who have successfully completed the first three years of the program (108 units) (plus ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) if the practicum has not been completed) may exit with a Bachelor of Engineering Science.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Core - Year 1 topics
36 units comprising:
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
EASC1101 Earth and Environmental Sciences (4.5 units)
ENGR1201 Digital Electronics 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1202 Analog Electronics 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills for Engineers (4.5 units)
GEOG1003 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (4.5 units)
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
Core - Year 2 topics
36 units comprising:
ENGR2701 Engineering Programming (4.5 units)
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Electronic Design and Automation (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Signals and Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
GEOG2701 Introduction to Remote Sensing (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
GEOG2702 Image Analysis in Remote Sensing (4.5 units)
ENVS3732 Environmental Impact Assessment (4.5 units)
ENVS3742 Issues in Environmental Management (4.5 units)
Core - Year 3 topics
31.5 units comprising:
ENGR2731 Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3721 Signal Processing (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum* (13.5 units)
ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum*## (13.5 units)
Plus 4.5 units of Environmental Science electives or Environmental Law electives#&hash
*With the permission of the Director of Studies (Engineering), students may instead undertake ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) that may be done any time after the student has completed 72 units, plus 13.5 units of CSEM upper-level topics. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.
##ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum should be selected by those students intending to undertake their Practicum outside of Australia. Enrolment is subject to approval by the School and will consider the quality and appropriateness of the placement.
#&hashThe environmental science and environmental law electives are subject to change each year. Topic details are available from the Director of Studies.
Core - Year 4 Honours degree program
22.5 units comprising:
ENGR4741 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (4.5 units)
Plus 18 units from the following:
ENGR4700 Honours Thesis (18 units)
ENGR4700A Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR4700B Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR4700C Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
ENGR4700D Honours Thesis (4.5/18 units)
Option - CSEM option topics
Plus 4.5 units of CSEM option topics**
Elective - Year 4 topics
Plus a 4.5 unit topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.
Plus 4.5 units of Environmental Science electives#&hash
#&hashThe environmental science and environmental law electives are subject to change each year. Topic details are available from the Director of Studies.
**CSEM option topics must be selected from Table A, at least half of which will be chosen from those labelled as Environmental and Geographical (Group V). With permission of the Director of Studies, one CSEM option topic may be chosen from CSEM upper-level topics. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.
Core - Year 4 ordinary degree program
13.5 units comprising:
ENGR4741 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (4.5 units)
Plus 9 units from the following:
ENGR4710 Engineering Project (9 units)
ENGR4710A Engineering Project (4.5/9 Units)
ENGR4710B Engineering Project (4.5/9 Units)
Option - CSEM option topics
Plus 13.5 units of CSEM option topics**
Elective - Year 4 topics
Plus a 4.5 unit topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.
Plus 4.5 units of Environmental Science electives#&hash
#&hashThe environmental science and environmental law electives are subject to change each year. Topic details are available from the Director of Studies.
**CSEM option topics must be selected from Table A, at least half of which will be chosen from those labelled as Environmental and Geographical (Group V). With permission of the Director of Studies, one CSEM option topic may be chosen from CSEM upper-level topics. CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.
Combined degrees
The Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies) may also be studied in a combined degrees program with a:
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