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ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS1 EntryEnvironmental Engineering (2025)


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Year 0 - Planning your degree

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block

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.

  • stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of Environmental Engineering, such as Geotechnical Engineering.
  • 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)


Year 1 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6ENVE1001: Introduction to Environmental Engineering
6ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
6MATH1061: Mathematics 1A
6CIVL1802: Statics
0ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note:  All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.

Note:   MATH1061 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1961.


Year 1 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
6CHNG1106: Engineering for a Sustainable Society
6MATH1062: Mathematics 1B
6CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A
0ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

Note:   MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.


Year 2 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer
6AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
6AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
6ENSC2001: Environmental Monitoring
0ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C

Year 2 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6CIVL2010: Environmental Engineering
6CIVL2410: Soil Mechanics 1
6AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
0ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering

Year 3 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6CHNG5003: Green Engineering
6ENVE3001: Water Suppy and Management
6MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2
6ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering
0ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B

Year 3 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6ENVE3002: Air and Noise Engineering
6CIVL5351: Geoenvironmental Engineering
6CIVL3614: Hydrology
6ENVE3004: Waste Management
0ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C

Year 4 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6CHNG5005: Wastewater Engineering
6ENVE4811: Thesis A
List
6Select from
Environmental Stream Elective Units
Free Electives
List
6Select from
Environmental Stream Elective Units
Free Electives
0ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A

Year 4 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6ENVE4812: Thesis B
6ENVE4800: Environmental Engineering Design
List
6Select from
Environmental Stream Elective Units
Free Electives
List
6Select from
Environmental Stream Elective Units
Free Electives
0ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B

Requirements for this Pathway

TypeCPCP From
6Select from
CIVL3411: Geotechnical Engineering 1
12Select from
CIVL5452: Geotechnical Engineering 2
CIVL5453: Geotechnical Hazards
CIVL5458: Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVL5460: Soil Mechanics 2
CIVL5999: Advanced Research and Analysis


1. Specialisation in Chemical Engineering for the Environment

2. Specialisation in Energy and the Environment

3. Specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering

4. Breadth Specialisation in Computer Systems

5. Breadth Specialisation in Engineering Data Science

6. Breadth Specialisation in Humanitarian Engineering

7. Breadth Specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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
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
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/
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