• Semester 1 (Day)
• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit  is  designed to introduce the student to  the  interactive
complexity of environmental problem solving. It will :

(i)   acquaint students with a wide range of pollution and waste
      management issues (including air, water and noise pollution;
      solid waste disposal; bioremediation; and the setting of
      emission and quality standards);

(ii)  provide students with the knowledge to assess and develop
      solutions for these issues;

(iii) provide an awareness of modern environmental protection
      legislation and ethical considerations that form the background
      to engineering activity.