Water, Wastewater & Waste Eng - CVENKT8338
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact: [[http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering|School]]
Program: 8338 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
This specialisation provides students with advanced study options in Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering. It is designed to develop skills in analysis and design of water, wastewater and waste treatment facilities. It is ideally suited for both practising engineers and recent graduates planning a career in water, wastewater and waste engineering.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the program.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the program.
Stream Structure
MEngSc students must complete a total of 96UOC of courses.
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following:
Students without adequate background in water resources must choose:
Advanced Specialisation Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 24 UOC (4 courses) chosen from the following
- CVEN9855 Water & Wastewater Analysis (6 UOC)
- CVEN9856 Water Treatment (6 UOC)
- CVEN9857 Wastewater Treatment (6 UOC)
- CVEN9872 Solid Waste Management (6 UOC)
- CVEN9881 Hazardous Waste Management (6 UOC)
Research-based Courses - 18 UOC:
- CVEN9931 Masters Project A (6 UOC)
- CVEN9932 Masters Project B (6 UOC)
- GSOE9010 Eng PG Coursework Res Skills (6 UOC)
Electives - 24 UOC
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
At least 6 UOC must be taken from the Engineering & Technical Management Courses. For the Water/wastewater/waste Engineering specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and Technical management courses:
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
At least 6 UOC must be taken from the Engineering & Technical Management Courses. For the Water/wastewater/waste Engineering specialisation we recommend the following Engineering and Technical management courses:
In addition, students may select any ETM elective in the consolidated Faculty list with approval.
Electives - Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses
Electives - Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses
- CVEN9610 Surface Water Hydrology (6 UOC)
- CVEN9611 Urban Hydrology (6 UOC)
- CVEN9612 Catchment & WR Modelling (6 UOC)
- CVEN9620 Channels, Rivers & Estuaries (6 UOC)
- CVEN9630 Groundwater Hydrology (6 UOC)
- CVEN9640 Waves, Beaches (6 UOC)
- CVEN9884 Environmental Engg Science 1 (6 UOC)
- CVEN9885 Environmental Engg Science 2 (6 UOC)
- CVEN9888 Environmental Management (6 UOC)
- CVEN9892 Sustainability & Risk Analysis (6 UOC)
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Civil Engineering) can obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program handbook page.
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