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 421-270 Environmental Engineering

Credit Points

7.1

Coordinator

Dr Q.J. Wang

Semester

2

Contact

22 lectures and seminars, 7 hours of project (essay) work and a full day excursion (7 hours)

Subject Description

At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to describe the physical and ecological characteristics associated with land and water degradation and understand the role that engineering can play in rehabilitation.

Topics covered include: The role of engineering in land and water development; historical, environmental and technical factors. Land and water degradation, including salinity and soil erosion; stream rehabilitation; soil conservation. An introduction to structure, function and reproduction of living cells, tissues and organisms. Plant physiology.

Assessment

Two essays, each of no more than 2000 words. Attendance at excursions is compulsory. Students unable to attend due to illness may have to complete assignments up to the equivalent of 5000 words



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