1. Overview

Course:	Environmental Engineering (2025)
CP Required:	192
Min FT Duration:	4.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	4.00 Years
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2025

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units

► 30 credit points of from the Project table, including Thesis

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 120 credit points of Environmental stream core units

► 24 credit points of electives, which may include Environmental stream electives or free electives (Engineering Electives, or Table S electives)

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Note: Specialisations in the Environmental Engineering Stream

Completion of a specialisation is optional. Students not wishing to complete a specialisations should select 'Environmental Stream Electives'. Students may like to initially select the Stream Electives option and choose a specialisation after their first year.

• A stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of Environmental Engineering, such as Geotechnical Engineering.
• A breadth specialisation broadens your knowledge outside the field of Environmental Engineering, in areas such as Engineering Data Science.

You have 3 specialisation options to choose from in the Environmental Stream:

• 1 stream specialisation [18cp] + 1 free elective [6cp] or
• 1 breadth specialisation [24cp] (no free electives) or
• Stream electives or free electives [24cp] (no specialisation option)

Note: MATH1061 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1961.

Note: MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.

4. Pathways

1. Specialisation in Chemical Engineering for the Environment

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Chemical Engineering for the Environment	18	Select from CHNG5006: Advanced Wastewater Engineering CHNG5601: Membrane Science CHNG5604: Advanced Membrane Engineering

2. Specialisation in Energy and the Environment

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Core Units	6	Select from AMME5101: Energy and the Environment
Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Elective Units	12	Select from AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME5292: Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence MECH5255: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration MECH5265: Combustion MECH5275: Renewable Energy

3. Specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Geotechnical Engineering Core Units	6	Select from CIVL3411: Geotechnical Engineering 1
Specialisation - Geotechnical Engineering Elective Units	12	Select from CIVL5452: Geotechnical Engineering 2 CIVL5453: Geotechnical Hazards CIVL5458: Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering CIVL5460: Soil Mechanics 2 CIVL5999: Advanced Research and Analysis

4. Breadth Specialisation in Computer Systems

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units	18	Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems ELEC2602: Digital Logic ELEC3607: Embedded Systems
Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units	6	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3608: Computer Architecture

5. Breadth Specialisation in Engineering Data Science

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units	18	Select from DATA2001: Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity DATA2002: Data Analytics: Learning from Data DATA2901: Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced) DATA2902: Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv) STAT2011: Probability and Estimation Theory STAT2911: Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units	6	Select from COMP3308: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence COMP3608: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) DATA3404: Scalable Data Management DATA3406: Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics

6. Breadth Specialisation in Humanitarian Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units	12	Select from CIVL3310: Humanitarian Engineering CIVL5320: Engineering for Sustainable Development
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units	12	Select from CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work ENGG3801: Industry and Community Project PMGT3857: International Project Management

7. Breadth Specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units	18	Select from SIEN1000: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation SIEN1001: Innovators` Skills and Actions SIEN2001: Validating Ideas and Building Ventures
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units	6	Select from CLAW2209: Intellectual Property for Business DECO2015: Responsible Design for Innovation DECO2016: Design Thinking ENGG3216: Management of Technological Innovation INFS2030: e-Business Management MKTG3114: New Products Marketing MKTG3120: Building and Managing Brands PMGT3856: Sustainability and Knowledge Management SIEN2210: Strategic Management SIEN3001: Social Entrepreneurship SIEN3204: Managing Organisational Sustainability

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1810	Introduction to Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1910	Introduction to Programming (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Environmental stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
MATH1061	Mathematics 1A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1062	Mathematics 1B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1961	Mathematics 1A (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
MATH1962	Mathematics 1B (Advanced)	6	Semester 2

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1560	Introduction to Aerospace Engineering	6	Semester 1
BMET1960	Biomedical Engineering 1A	6	Semester 1
CHNG1108	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL1900	Introduction to Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1004	Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1005	Introduction to Software Engineering	6	Semester 1
ENGG1800	Introduction to Engineering A	6	Semester 1
ENGG2112	Multi-disciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG3112	Interdisciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENVE1001	Introduction to Environmental Engineering	6	Semester 1
ENVE4811	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENVE4812	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH1560	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	6	Semester 1
MTRX1701	Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering	6	Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream.

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGP1001	Professional Engagement Program 1A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1002	Professional Engagement Program 1B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1003	Professional Engagement Program 1C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2001	Professional Engagement Program 2A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2002	Professional Engagement Program 2B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2003	Professional Engagement Program 2C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3001	Professional Engagement Program 3A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3002	Professional Engagement Program 3B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - Environmental Stream Core Units (Min CP: 120,Max CP: 120)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME2000	Engineering Analysis	6	Semester 1
AMME2261	Fluid Mechanics 1	6	Semester 1
AMME2262	Introduction to Thermal Engineering	6	Semester 2
CHEM1111	Chemistry 1A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int January
CHNG1103	Conservation of Mass and Energy	6	Semester 2
CHNG1106	Engineering for a Sustainable Society	6	Semester 2
CHNG2803	Heat and Mass Transfer	6	Semester 1
CHNG5003	Green Engineering	6	Semester 2
CHNG5005	Wastewater Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL1802	Statics	6	Semester 1 Int January Int July
CIVL2010	Environmental Engineering	6	Semester 2
CIVL2410	Soil Mechanics 1	6	Semester 2
CIVL3614	Hydrology	6	Semester 2
CIVL5351	Geoenvironmental Engineering	6	Semester 2
ENSC2001	Environmental Monitoring	6	Semester 1
ENVE3001	Water Suppy and Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENVE3002	Air and Noise Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENVE3004	Waste Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENVE4800	Environmental Engineering Design	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH3261	Fluid Mechanics 2	6	Semester 1

Block 5 - Environmental Stream Elective Units (Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5101	Energy and the Environment	6	Semester 1
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5292	Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence	6	Semester 1
CHNG4203	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG5006	Advanced Wastewater Engineering	6	Semester 2
CHNG5601	Membrane Science	6	Semester 1
CHNG5604	Advanced Membrane Engineering	6	Semester 2
CIVL3411	Geotechnical Engineering 1	6	Semester 2
CIVL5452	Geotechnical Engineering 2	6	Semester 1
CIVL5453	Geotechnical Hazards	6	Semester 2
CIVL5458	Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL5460	Soil Mechanics 2	6	Semester 1
CIVL5999	Advanced Research and Analysis	6	Semester 1
MECH5255	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	6	Semester 2
MECH5265	Combustion	6	Semester 2
MECH5275	Renewable Energy	6	Semester 2

Block 6 - Free Electives (Max CP: 24)

Note: Students may take 24 credit points of free electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculty of Engineering available to undergraduate students

(2) Any unit of study from Table S

Students may use the free electives to complete a Breadth Specialisation.

Block 7 - Specialisation - Chemical Engineering for the Environment (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CHNG5006	Advanced Wastewater Engineering	6	Semester 2
CHNG5601	Membrane Science	6	Semester 1
CHNG5604	Advanced Membrane Engineering	6	Semester 2

Block 8 - Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5101	Energy and the Environment	6	Semester 1

Block 9 - Specialisation - Energy and the Environment Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5292	Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence	6	Semester 1
MECH5255	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration	6	Semester 2
MECH5265	Combustion	6	Semester 2
MECH5275	Renewable Energy	6	Semester 2

Block 10 - Specialisation - Geotechnical Engineering Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL3411	Geotechnical Engineering 1	6	Semester 2

Block 11 - Specialisation - Geotechnical Engineering Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL5452	Geotechnical Engineering 2	6	Semester 1
CIVL5453	Geotechnical Hazards	6	Semester 2
CIVL5458	Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL5460	Soil Mechanics 2	6	Semester 1
CIVL5999	Advanced Research and Analysis	6	Semester 1

Block 12 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC2602	Digital Logic	6	Semester 1
ELEC3607	Embedded Systems	6	Semester 1

Block 13 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC3305	Digital Signal Processing	6	Semester 1
ELEC3608	Computer Architecture	6	Semester 2

Block 14 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA2902	Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv)	6	Semester 2
STAT2011	Probability and Estimation Theory	6	Semester 1
STAT2911	Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)	6	Semester 1

Block 15 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3608	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2

Block 16 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL3310	Humanitarian Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL5320	Engineering for Sustainable Development	6	Semester 2

Block 17 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL5330	Global Engineering Field Work	6	Int July
ENGG3801	Industry and Community Project	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
PMGT3857	International Project Management	6	Semester 2

Block 18 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
SIEN1000	Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN1001	Innovators` Skills and Actions	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN2001	Validating Ideas and Building Ventures	6	Semester 2

Block 19 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CLAW2209	Intellectual Property for Business	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
DECO2015	Responsible Design for Innovation	6	Semester 2
DECO2016	Design Thinking	6	Semester 1
ENGG3216	Management of Technological Innovation	6	Semester 1
INFS2030	e-Business Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MKTG3114	New Products Marketing	6	Semester 2
MKTG3120	Building and Managing Brands	6	Semester 1
PMGT3856	Sustainability and Knowledge Management	6	Semester 1
SIEN2210	Strategic Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN3001	Social Entrepreneurship	6	Semester 2
SIEN3204	Managing Organisational Sustainability	6	Semester 2