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Bachelor of Engineering Major Environmental Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 10/80
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 13
plus 19 x Major courses 19
plus 4-9 Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     32
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Year 1 Courses:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers
Year 2 Courses: 
AGR2301Agricultural Science 
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics 
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations 
ENV2103Hydraulics I 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I 
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3 
MEC2402Stress Analysis 
REN1201Environmental Studies
Year 3 Courses: 
AGR3304Soil Science 
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 
ENG3003Engineering Management 
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations 
ENV3104    Hydraulics II 
ENV3105Hydrology 
ENV4203Public Health Engineering 
One Elective - see Electives
Year 4 Courses:  
ECO8012Tools and Techniques for Sustainable Development 
ENG4111Research Project Part 1 
ENG4112   Research Project Part 2 
ENV4106Irrigation Science 
ENV4107Water Resources Engineering 
ENV4204Environmental Technology 
 Two Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
AGR2902Field Practice 
AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2 
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice 
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 
ENG3902Professional Practice 1 
ENG4903Professional Practice 2 
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional 
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 
ENV3904Environmental Engineering Practice 
Electives:  
AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture
CHE1110Chemistry 1 
CHE2120Chemistry 2 
CIV3403Geotechnical Engineering 
CIV3703Transport Engineering 
CLI1110Weather and Climate 
ECO1000Economics 
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management 
ENV5205Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment 
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems 
LAW2107Environmental Law 
MAT1200 Operations Research 1 
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 
URP4203Urban and Regional Planning

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering are: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Instrumentation Control, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Power.