CIVL 2002 Environmental Engineering
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300737
Coordinator Mariam Darestani Opens in new window
Description This unit teaches the fundamental theory and methods required for a civil engineer to solve environmental issues they would face in their professional life.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Civil Engineering
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Equivalent Subjects CIVL 4006 - Environmental Engineering
Learning Outcomes
- Apply basic principles of ecology and environmental processes to achieve sustainable water quantity and quality management;
- Apply appropriate drinking water and wastewater treatment techniques;
- Examine basic air and noise pollution control techniques;
- Apply solid and hazardous waste management techniques in urban and rural environments;
- Explain climate change issues and its implication to civil and environmental engineering projects;
- Apply environmental impact assessment and life cycle assessment methods for simple civil and environmental engineering problems.
- Explain legislative requirements and ethical issues related to civil and environmental engineering projects.
Subject Content
Ecology and its role in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Drinking water treatment
Wastewater treatment
Water quality management including modelling
Solid and hazardous waste collection and disposal
Environmental impact assessment and life cycle assessment
Air and noise pollution control and modelling
Climate change issues related to civil and environmental engineering
Environmental ethics and legislation
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes x 3 | 30 minutes each (10% each) | 30 | N | Individual |
| Lab Report (on line video based) | Report of approximately 500 words | 5 | N | Individual |
| Video wastewater treatment plant - questions | 1000 words | 10 | N | Individual |
| Final exam: open book, short answer and problem solving questions | 2 hours | 55 | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Sydney City Campus - Term 1
Sydney City
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Spring
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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Sydney City Campus - Term 3
Sydney City
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