Waste Management

Major/Minor/Specialisation !441-MS-MAJ+1008 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010

Coordinator

Dr Graham Moore (Engineering)

Contact

grahamam@unimelb.edu.au
Overview:

Waste is more than just what people throw in the bin. There are air-borne emissions, liquid wastes that impact on water supplies as well as the complex waste streams produced by industry that can have toxic impacts on the environment.

Waste Management is concerned with the management of various waste streams. We study waste avoidance and minimisation, best environmental practice and provide the tools for sound decision making at the design and implementation phases of waste management projects.

By studying Waste Management, you'll develop theoretical and practical skills for working in environmental control authorities, industry and elsewhere. If you are a student with an undergraduate degree in another discipline, gain investigative and management skills as part of an engineering education.

You can expect to find employment in environmental control authorities, urban and industrial workplaces, local government, education, or as a consultant.
Objectives:

Students who complete the Master of Environment will have:

  • An advanced understanding of the ideas concerning environmental issues
  • Advanced skills and techniques applicable to changing and managing the environment
  • An ability to evaluate and synthesise research and professional literature in the chosen stream or focus of study
  • An advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of environmental assessment
Structure & Available Subjects: The subjects available are listed below.
Subject Options:

Core Subjects

Students are required to complete the subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Compulsory Subjects

and choose 3 subjects from the list of:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010

Elective Subjects

Students select electives to make up the balance of the award. The recommended list of electives includes:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
September
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Semester 1, Semester 2
50
Links to further information: http://www.environment.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes: Alternate subjects may be taken at the discretion of the stream coordinator.
Related Course(s): Master of Environment
Master of Environment

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