Area: | Department of Civil Engineering |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302795 (v.1) Water Engineering 362 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Ecology and ecosystem dynamics. Environmental ethics & material balance approach. Water quality and pollution. Land management and disposal of wastes. Coastal Management. Air quality and pollution. Noise pollution and prevention. Construction site problems. Environmental impact assessment |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit, the student will know the fundamental concepts of environmental engineering, including environmental planning and management. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Davis and Cornwell. Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill. Kiely G. Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill. Canter. Environmental Impact Assessment. McGraw-Hill. Williams. Waste Treatment & Disposal. John Wiley & Sons. |
Unit Texts: | "Nazaroff" 2001, Environmental Engineering Science, John Wiley & Sons "Davis M.L & Cornwell D.A " 1998, Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill Ltd. "Vesilind" 1997, Environmental Engineering, PWS Publishing Company. "Canter L.W" 1996, Environmental Impact Assessment, McGraw-Hill Ltd |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid-term Examination 10%. Group Task 15%. Assignment 10%. Presentation of Topic 10%. Final Examination 55%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30900 Civil Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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