excursions and syndicate work and is available prior to the start of the academic year in which the core subjects are taken. With the agreement of the Coordinator, elective subjects may be taken from more than one of the elective streams.
Pre-1997 Course Structure
Three qualifications are offered:
Graduate CerÚ8cate in Engineering (Environmental Engineering): aопе-semester cоигsewоrk program involving six 7 point subjects (or equivalent) and an 8 point project. Coursework subjects will be relevant to the needs of the student's country or employing institution.
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Environmental Engineering): consisting of the equivalent of twelve 7-point coursework subjects and a 16-point minor project. The coursework is conducted over consecutive semesters of 13 weeks February to June and July to November, except for a one-week break in each semester. Candidates will be entitled to apply, after completing 42 points of coursework, for admission to the masters degree in their particular discipline.
Masters Program by Research and Coursework (MEлgSc/MAppSc): comprises the work specified for the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Environmental Engineering) together with a more substantial project. Duration of candidature is three semesters of full-time Ødidature or six semesters for part-time candidature.
As a general rule students enrol initially in the graduate diploma and complete approximately 312 hours of coursework and also the 16-point project work. Those candidates judged likely to succeed in the masters program are encouraged to convert their candidature and complete the more substantial project before the end of the third full-lime semester or the sixth semester of pan-Ume studies.
6 core subjects (each .07 wtg) 42 6 elective subjects (each .07 wtg) .42 Project Report Parts (a) and (b) 66
Total Weighting 1.50
Note: A full-lime student lоad for one year (two semesters) has a weighting of 1.0.
The particular combination of subjects will be chosen in consultation with the Coordinator.
Research Project Codes
During the project work students will be enrolled in the following course work project codes.
(A & В have a total weighting of 0.66 of full-lime load):
400-638 Environmental Engineering: Course Work Project A 400-639 Environmental Engineering: Course Work Project В
Listing of Coursework Subjects (Weighting: each .07) 400-613 *lnWeducUon to the Environment 400-614 'Management of the Environment 400-615 •Effects of Pollutants 400.616 •Hazardous and solid Wastes 400-618 Air Pollution Measurement 400-619 Industrial Hygiene 400-620 Minor Project A 400-621 Minor Project 8
400-622 •Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment 400.623 •Air Chemistry, Air Pollution and its Control 400-624 Design of Air Pollution Control Equipment (part I) 400-625 Nature of Wastes - liquid Wastes
400-626 Treatment Processes - liquid Wastes 400-627 Nature of Wastes - Solid Wastes 400-628 Treatment Processes Sold Wastes
400-629 Design of Air Pollution Control Equipment (part 2) 400-650 Environmental Engineering - Special Elective 421-423 River and Floodplain Management 421-421 Hydraulics of Coasts and Oceans 421-481 Surface Hydrology
421-482 Agricultural Water Management 421-483 Groundwater Hydrology
421-461 Numerical Analysis and Computer Applications in Civil Engineering 436-621 Air Pollution from Combustion Processes
436-622 Noise and Vibration 436-623 Atmospheric Physics
• denotes core subject
Candidates completing Minor Projects A & В (400.620, 400-621) as for the graduate diploma, but proceeding to the masters degree, enrol also in the 50 point project subject 400-606 Research Project 2 - Environmental Engineering, to complete the 66 points of research required.
Details of Subjects Core subjects
(olbred in 1997 and alternate years thereafter)
400-613 INTRODUCTION TO
THE
ENVIRONMENT ObjectivesOn successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired: a broad understanding of the many factors that impinge on the application of engineering science and technology to the solution of environment-related problems;
appreciation of the complexity of environmental issues in the context of environmental engineering; understanding of the working environment of the environmental engineer.
Syllabus
This is a compulsory orientation subject comprising lectures, excursions and syndicate work, given prior to the start of the formal academic year by staб members of the University and invited speakers. The following topics will be considered: Land: geomorphology, soils, land use planning; Atmosphere:
properties, circulation, pollution; Water: occurrence, use, management; Noise:
sources, standards, suppression; Wastes: domestic, industrial, agricultural; Systems analysis and environmental assessment.
Assessment
Assignments totalling 5000 words.
Coordinator
Associate Professor D S Mansell
400-616 HAZARDOUS AND SOLID wлsтEs Objectives
On successful completion of this subjen a student will have acquired an understandjng of: the engineering aspectт of the collection, storage, transport and disposal of hazardous and sohd wastes; the safety factors involved in these processes; sodal concerns about wastes; and knowledge of the characteristics of solid and hazardous wastes.
Syllabus
Solid wastes, their nature and composition; collection, treatment and disposal methods; recycling and cleaner production; hazards, risks and their evaluation;
hazardous wastes, their origins, nature, effects, storage, transport, disposal;
community attitudes; contaminated sites.
Assessment
One three-hour written examination paper.
Coordinator
Assodate Professor D F Stewaп
400-622 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired an understanding of: the nucrobiological and engineering aspects of water resource supply and treatment; the nature and function of environmental impact statements;
and knowledge of the technical aspects and requirements for water supply and waste treatment.
Syllabus
Raw water treatment and purification; wastewater collection and treatment by physical, chemical and microbiological means; the purpose, scope and preparation of environmental impact statements.
Assessment
One two-hour written examination paper (50%) and two assignments totalling 2000 words (50%) .
Coordinator
Assoáцe Professor D S Mansell
400-620 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MINOR PROJECT A 400-621 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MINOR PROJECr B Objectives
On completion of the project students will have gained an appreciation of the procedures involved in conducting organised research and have gained experience in technical report writing in some aspect of eпvirоптeпtal engineering.
Syllabus
A topic in environmental engineering chosen alter consultation between the student and the Coordinator.
Assessment
Examination of a project report between 5000-8000 words.
Coordinator
Associate Professor D S Mansell
400-614 MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Objectives
On successful completion of duts subject a student sill have acquired: a general understanding of environmental legislation and of Victorian environmental law in relation to engineering applications and processes; an understanding of the economics and politics of pollution control.
Syllabus
Environmental legislation, environmental law in Victoria economics and politics of pollution control.
Assessment
hirte assignments of 2000 words each.
Coordinator
Associate Professor D S Mansell
400-623 AIR CHEMISTRY, AIR POLLUTION AND
rгS
CONTROLObjectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired an understanding of the: sources and effects of concentrations and reactions of atmospheric pollutants; measurement and control of athropogenic pollutants; and knowledge of the technical aspects of determining sources, measuring outputs and assessing control of atmospheric pollutants.
Syllabus
Concentrations and reactions of atmospheric components with particular emphasis on specks with anthropogenic sources. Possible local and global effects of changing atmospheric composition (13 hours). Sources, measurement and control of air pollutants from industrial, domestic and commercial/transportation sources (13 hours).
Assessment
One assignment of 3000 words (50%) and one two-hour written examination paper (50%).
Coordinator
Associate Professor D S Mansell
400-61 5 ЕFFECrS OF POLLUTANTS Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired an understanding of the: effects of pollutants on life forms; human health aspects;
function of assessment of these effects as a necessary basis for pollution control.
Syllabus
The effects of pollиtалts on plant and animal populations in the terrestrial, marine and fresh water environment Health effects on humans. FЛects as a basis for control.
Assessment
One three-hour written examination paper.
Coordinator
Assodate Professor D S Mansell
Elective Streams
(оffеred in 1998 and alternate years thereafter, subject to students enrolling)
Air Pollution
400-618 AIR POLLUTION МE4SUREMЕNТ Semester 2
Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired an understanding of: collection of samples and analytical techniques for quалtifying of atmospheric pollution; monitoring processes; and proficiency in determining the application of modeling techniques to atmospheric dispersion of pollutants.
Syllabus
Analytical techniques for common inorganic and organic gaseous pollutants.
Monitoring of atmospheric pollutants. Application of modelling techniques to atmospheric dispersion.
Assessment
One two-hour written examination paper.
Coordinator
Associate Professor D S Маsell
436-623 ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired an understanding of: the physical characteristics and behaviour of the atmosphere; the characteristics and properties of atmospheric components; how the physics of the atmosphere c n be applied to the dispersion of air pollutants.
Syllabus
Physics of the atmosphere, pгоperties of air, surface energy balance, auаospheńc transfer processed, turbиlепсе, wind di6usion. Dispersion of aiг pollutants.
Assessment
One two-hour written examination paper.
Lecturer Mr С Pratt
436-621 AIR POLLUTION FROM coМВUSTION PROCESSES Semester 1
Objectives
On successful completion of dis subject a student will have acquired an understanding of: the evaluation of pollutants from combustion processes; process modification to achieve reduction of pollutants: principles of and techniques for controlling gaseous emissions; pollution control legislation; and awareness of alternative energy generation systems.
Syllabus
Flames, combustion and the evaluation of polutants. Process modification for reduction of pollutants. Principles of operation of reciprocation wastes, techniques for water reclamation and re-use.
Assessment
Assignments totalling 20(0 words (50%) and one two-hour wńten examination paper (50%).
Coordinator
Assodate Pmfessor H C Watson
400-624 DESIGN OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PARТ 1
Semester 1 Objectives
On successful completion of his subject a student will have acquired: an understanding of the characteristics and behaviour of gaseous pollutants; a knowledge of the control processes required for a range of common gaseous pollutants.
Syllabus
Gaseous pollutants: gas absorption, adsorption and combustion systems. Control processes for sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, fluoride, ammonia, oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons, odours, etc.
Assessment
Assignments totaling 2000 words (50%) and one two-hour written examination paper (50%).
Coordinator
Assodate Professor D S Masell
400-629 DESIGN OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT - PART 2
Semester 2 Objectives
On successful completion of his subject a student will have acquired: an understanding of basic particle mechanics and the application to gas/solid separation; a knowledge of the range of technical devices for particulate pollution control; an understanding of the characteristics of radioactive pollutants; a knowledge of the techniques for removal of radioactive materials.
Syllabus
Particle pollutants: basic particle mechanics and Its application to simple and complex gas/solids separation. Cydones, scrubbers, f lters, electrostatic precipitators and novel control technology. Radioactive pollutants: special problems of nuclear reactor systems. Removal of radioactive materials during normal operations and after postulated accidents. HEPA and charcoal filters. Economics and costing of corUOl systems. Optimising control technology.
Assessment
Assignments totalling 5000 words.
Coordinator
Associate Professor D S Mansell
Water Resources Engineering
(See Details of Subjects in the Cl and Environmental Engiпеeгing Entry) 421-423 River and Flood Plain Management
421-421 Hydraulics of Coasts and Oceans 421-481 Surface Hydrology
421-482 Agricultural Water Management 421-483 Groundwater Hydrology
421-461 Numerical Analysis and Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Industrial Hygiene Including Noise and Vibration
This stream consists of two subjects which may be taken in combination with suitable subjects in the other streams.
400-6191NDUSTRIAL HYGIENE Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired: a knowledge of range and characteristics of workplace pollutants; a knowledge of industrial health and safety requirements in dealing with workplace pollutants; an understanding of the Workers Compensation Act as it applies in this context.
Syllabus
Atmospheric contaminants In Use work place; dust; radiation hazards in engineering; heat, air conditioning and refrigeration; industrial ventilation, and Industrial safety as it relates to the Workers Compensation Act.
Coordinator
Associate Professor D S Mазеll 436-622 NOISE AND VIBRATION Objectives
On successful completion of dis subject a student will have acquired knowledge of: the human responses to noise and vibration; the criteria for definition and measurement of noise and vibration; acoustic and vibration fundamental principles;
sources, trXsmission and control of noise and vibration.
Syllabus
Effects of noise and vibration on man; criteria and standards. Fundamentals of acoustics and vibrations. Sources; transmissions; control and isolation;
measurement.
Coordinator Professor M C Good
400-650 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - SPECIAL ELECTRB A prescribed course of study drawn from approved University subjects. Fxamination requirements will be specified at the time of the course prescription. Students may enrol for this subject only with special permission from the Faculty of Engineering.
Objectives
On successful completion of dis subject a student will have acquired an understanding and a knowledge of the selected subject to accord with the objectives of the subject chosen (from a range of approved University subjects).
Assessment
By assignment totalling 5000 words.
Coordinator
Assodate Professor D S Mansell
Alternative Energy Technologies
(see under Development Technologies Prograni)
Other Elective subjects
Other subjects offered in the Faculty of Engineering or in other departments wiичin the University may be taken with die approval of the course committee after consultation with the course Ørdiпatоr.
Solid and Liquid Wastes
400-625 NATURE of WASTES - LIQUID WASгЕS Semester 1
Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired knowledge of•
the range and characteristics of liquid wastes; the preliminary treatment techniques fir removal and disposal of wastes; techniques for water reclamation and re-use.
Syllabus
CltaмΡcteгistits and characterisation of liquid wastes from both domestic and industiial sources. Preliminary treatments including the removal of colloidal and suspended solids and non-biological meичods of dealing with dissolved solids.
Water reclamation and re-use.
Coordinator
Assodate Professor D S Mansell
400-626 TREATMENT FRоCESSЕS - LIQUID WASTES Semester 2
It is desirable that students planning to enrol in Treatment Processes - Liquid Wastes enrol in Nature of Wastes - liquid Wastes in die preceding semester.
Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired knowledge of.
biological treatment processes as these are applied to wastes; techniques for die treatment and disposal of liquid wastes.
Syllabus
Biological treatment processes, activated sludge and related processes, high-rate and extended aeration, nitńfiØon. lagoons, trickling filters, biodiscs and related processes. Anaerobic digestion, denitrifiØon. Sludge treatment and disposal.
Coordinator
Assodatе Professor D S Mansell
400-627 NATURE OF WASTES - soLID wASTЕs Semester 1
Objectives
On successful cimpletiin of this subject a student will have acquired knowledge of the range and characteristics of solid wastes; collection strategies required prior to their disposal; techniques for die treatment and disposal of wastes prior to their disposal; techniques for the treatment and disposal of wastes; recovery and re-use possibilities for such wastes.
syllabus
Nature of solid wastes from different sources. Collection strategies. Disposal methods; landfill, source separation; recycling, materials recovery from mixed wastes. Composting, fuels from refuse.
Coordinator
Assodate Professor D S Manse
ll
400-628
TREATMENT PROCESSES - SOLIDS WASFES Semester 2Objectives
On successful completion of this subject a student will have acquired knowledge of:
the role of pyrolysis processes in the disposal of wastes; energy recovery and generation of by-products through these processes; technical and legal aspects of toxic waste disposal.
Syllabus
Pyrolysis processes for different wastes, incineration, energy recovery, air poUudon problems. Recycling of industrial wastes. The handling and disposal of hazardous and toxic wastes including legislative aspects.
Coordinator
Associate Professor D F Stewart