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    Overview

    A discussion of the cause and impact of environmental effects and how environmental engineering is involved in providing the means of avoidance, remediation or mitigation of adverse effects on the environment.

    This paper provides an introduction to the cause and impact of environmental effects and how environmental engineering is involved in providing the means of avoidance, remediation or mitigation of adverse effects on the environment. It provides a broad overview of these subjects so that students do not need to have pre-existing technical knowledge in the field of environmental engineering. Its main aim is to provide awareness of environmental engineering and its role in environmental management.

    This paper is offered in even-numbered years (e.g. 2022, 2024, etc.)

    About this paper

    Paper title Environmental Engineering
    Subject Surveying
    EFTS 0.1334
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2023 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.39
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    216 points
    Restriction
    SURV 428, SURV 554
    Schedule C
    Science
    Eligibility
    This paper is suitable for students pursuing a course of study in surveying, land development and environmental engineering.
    Contact
    greg.leonard@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Convenor and Lecturer: Dr Greg Leonard
    Field Trip Support: Dr Judy Rodda

    Paper Structure

    This paper covers the following topics:

    • Sustainability and climate change
    • Natural contamination
    • Risk management
    • Solid waste systems
    • Hazardous waste management
    • Water supply and treatment systems
    • Wastewater treatment and dispersal systems
    • Air quality standards
    • Development and preservation of land
    Teaching Arrangements
    This paper generally has two lectures per week. There is also one practical session per week, which is used for a variety of purposes, including field trips, the screening of documentaries and in-class debates.
    Textbooks

    A course reader and lecture slides are provided for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    • Explain the concept of environmental engineering and its role in environmental management
    • State the causes and impacts of environmental effects
    • Summarise how environmental engineering is involved in providing the means of avoidance, remediation or mitigation of adverse effects on the environment
    • Discuss the impact of land development on the environment
    • Evaluate the environmental consequences of development projects
    • Effectively communicate the core concepts of environmental engineering, orally and in writing, both as an individual and as a member of a team
    • Have acquired skills in environmental literacy and lifelong learning

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2023

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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