GEG4034

Environmental engineering

P Walker

6 points
* 52 lecture hours and 26 tutorial hours
* Full-year subject
* Gippsland/distance
* Prerequisite: Completion of level 2

Objectives The candidate is expected to develop an understanding of the dynamic equilibrium of ecosystems and of the need to control man-made changes to natural systems. The candidate is required to be familiar with some common industrial pollution control techniques and with the environmental law operating in Victoria.

Synopsis Environmental pollution. Water pollution. Measurement of water quality. Water and wastewater treatment. Solid wastes. Hazardous and radioactive wastes. Air pollution. Measurement of air quality. Noise pollution. Environmental law. Environmental impact statements. Management of contaminated sites.

Assessment Examination: 80%
* Assignments: 20%

Prescribed texts

Kiely Environmental engineering McGraw-Hill, 1997