Master of Environmental Engineering

Course 206-EC (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

 ContactCourse Coordinator Dr Graham Moore E: grahamam@unimelb.edu.au Faculty of Engineering Rebecca Randall E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au 

Course Overview:	The Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering is designed to meet the theoretical and practical skills of people working in environmental control authorities in industry and elsewhere. The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the practice of environmental management and provides experience in investigation. Participants are able to focus on skill development in the sectors relevant to them. Themes covered include: air pollution, water and wastewater, municipal solid wastes, cleaner production, environment management systems, noise, vibration, water resources management, energy resources management, and politics, the law and the economy.
Objectives:	To gain advanced knowledge of the principles underpinning sustainable development. To acquire key employment skills in the engineering practice of environmental management, including environmental due diligence.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of the principles underpinning sustainable development and the opportunity to gain employment skills in the engineering practice of environmental management including environmental due diligence.
Subject Options:	Core subjects (25 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-681 Management for the Environment Semester 2 12.50 421-680 Engineering for Sustainable Environments Summer 12.50 Restricted Elective Subjects: a minimum of 25 points (minimum of two subjects from this group) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-602 Air Quality Control Semester 1 12.50 421-604 Environmental Management ISO 14000 Semester 2 12.50 421-605 Managing Water Borne Risks Semester 2 12.50 421-606 Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources Semester 1 12.50 Elective Subjects: up to a maximum of 50 points Taken from the Electives List or other subjects with the approval of the Course Coordinator. A student is limited to a maximum of 25 points by research. Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-511 Advanced Concrete Theory & Design Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-519 Design of Environmental Systems Semester 2 12.50 421-518 Applied Hydrology Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-520 Canal Hydraulics Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-516 Hydraulics and Hydrology Semester 2 12.50 421-625 Case Studies in Development Technologies 2 12.500 421-521 Coastal Engineering Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-626 Design of Energy Systems Semester 2 12.50 421-517 Earthquake Engineering (Masters) Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-629 Energy Efficiency Technology Semester 2 12.50 421-619 Energy for Sustainable Development Semester 2 12.50 421-825 Energy from Biomass and Wastes Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-505 Engineering Hydraulics Semester 1 12.50 421-663 Engineering Project Management Semester 1 12.50 421-553 Engineering Systems Management (Masters) 1 12.500 421-522 Environmental Engineering Design Semester 2 12.50 421-525 Field Data Acquisition and Analysis Semester 1 12.50 421-636 Applied Fortran Programming Semester 2 12.50 421-514 General Structural Design Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-539 Geotechnical Applications Semester 2 12.50 421-697 Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning Semester 1 12.50 421-515 High Rise Structures (Masters) Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-637 Indoor Environment Quality Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-523 Occupational Health and Safety Basics Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 421-668 Sustainable Irrigation System Management Semester 1 12.50 421-666 Management of Project Resources Semester 2 12.50 421-654 Principles of Asset Management Semester 1 12.50 421-664 Project Delivery Semester 2 12.50 421-640 Water Supply and Waste Water Management Semester 1 12.50 421-580 Hydrological Processes 1 Semester 1 12.50 421-581 Hydrological Processes 2 Semester 1 12.50 421-609 Technology in Society Semester 1 12.50 421-649 Special Studies Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 421-512 Structural Dynamics Not offered in 2008 6.250 421-627 Sustainable Water Resources Management Semester 2 12.50 421-616 Technology Assessment Semester 1 12.50 421-547 Transport Engineering (Masters) Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-548 Transport Systems (Masters) 2 12.500 421-648 Water Sources of Energy Not offered in 2008 12.500 421-711 Solar Energy Semester 1 12.50
Entry Requirements:	Entry Requirements 4 year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline with an average grade of at least 65% or via pathway (average grade equivalent to at least 65% at the University of Melbourne) Language Requirements International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes: Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either - TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based) or IELTS - at least 6.5. (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module). Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative* English Language entry requirement is available as follows: TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at The University of Melbourne or IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at The University of Melbourne. * The Faculty of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course.
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Notes:	The Master of Environmental Engineering is offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the International Technologies Centre (IDTC). Features of this Centre are: Excellent study infrastructure including dedicated computer laboratories Active student society for social international and cultural exchange Features of the Environmental Engineering program are: Electives from other faculties in the University may be taken with consent from the co-ordinator. Students can convert the Master of Environmental Engineering to a Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering) by adding a semester of research. Students with insufficient academic background in Environmental Engineering who wish to move into this area may be given this opportunity by taking some additional fundamental subjects before commencing the program.

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