Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
University
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.
RTO's offering this course
- Curtin University of Technology
known as Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Environmental Engineering)
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