Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Climate Solutions) (BE(Hons)(EnvClimSol))
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Climate Solutions) (BE(Hons)(EnvClimSol))
Program Code
BENGH
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2024
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program will prepare students to be Engineers for the 21st century - to develop sustainable solutions to some of the planet's most challenging problems resulting from climate change and population growth. Students in the program will develop solutions to real-world problems based on industry needs. These include ways to adapt to climate change and create resilient societies, to enable the renewable energy transition, to secure our water and food supplies, to protect society from pollution and natural hazards and to redesign products to reduce waste. The degree provides students with the flexibility to specialise in their area of interest, including majors in either Climate Solutions, Renewable Energy or Smart Technologies or minors in either Humanitarian Engineering or Entrepreneurship.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Climate Solutions) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years. This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates of the program qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia
Program Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to the design of creative, sustainable, economic and safe solutions, which satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behaviour.
- Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
- Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body-of-knowledge of engineering methods, tools and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
- Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
- Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
- Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgements, based on evidence, theory and logical reasoning.
- Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions.
- Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
- Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Climate Solutions)
There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Climate Solutions).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Climate Solutions), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of up to 78 units.
- An optional of a major up to the value of 30 units from the following:
- Climate Solutions
- Renewable Energy
- Elective courses to the value of up to 18 units
- A Humanitarian or Entrepreneurship minor can be presented in lieu of electives.
- A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
- Unless exempted, International students are required to take ENG 1011 Introduction to Engineering EAL in lieu of ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering
Core Courses
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Environmental and Climate Solutions Core
To satisfy the requirements for Environmental and Climate Solutions Core students must complete courses to the value of 60 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CIVILENG 1002 Introduction to Infrastructure 3 ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering 3 ENG 1003 Programming (Matlab and Excel) 3 ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues I 3 ENV ENG 1001 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3 ENV ENG 1003 Resources and Energy in a Circular Economy 3 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA 3 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 2017 Transport Processes in the Environment 3 CIVILENG 2003 Civil Engineering Hydraulics 3 CIVILENG 2004 Introduction to Geo-engineering 3 CIVILENG 2005 Transportation Engineering & Survey 3 GEOG 2129 Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 MATHS 2106 Differential Equations for Engineers II 3 MATHS 2107 Statistics & Numerical Methods II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CIVILENG 3004 Hydrology and Flood Management 3 CIVILENG 3005 Advanced Civil Engineering Hydraulics 3 ENG 3004 Systems Engineering and Industry Practice 3 ENG 3005 Research Methods and Project Management 3 Level IV
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV ENG 4008 Remediation of Soil & Groundwater Pollution 3 -
Environmental and Climate Solutions Core - No Major
To satisfy the requirements for Environmental and Climate Solutions Core - No Major students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV ENG 2006 Climate & Environmental Impact Modelling 3 ENV ENG 3007 Integrated Environment Planning and Impact Assessment 3 ENV ENG 4009 Decision Making for Sustainable Solutions 3 ENV ENG 4010 Water Resource Systems for Changing Climates 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Research Project
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A 0 ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B 6 -
Work Based Learning
A total of 8 weeks of approved engineering work placement is required. Students will need to enrol into the ENG 3100 Engineering Internship UG (0 units) course to complete this requirement.
Major
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Climate Solutions Major
To satisfy the requirements for Climate Solutions Major students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV ENG 2006 Climate & Environmental Impact Modelling 3 ENV ENG 3007 Integrated Environment Planning and Impact Assessment 3 ENV ENG 4005 Integrated Natural Hazard Risk Management 3 ENV ENG 4006 Climate Risk and Resilience 3 ENV ENG 4009 Decision Making for Sustainable Solutions 3 ENV ENG 4010 Water Resource Systems for Changing Climates 3 GEOG 2142 Climate Change 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Research Project
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A 0 ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B 6 -
Renewable Energy Major
To satisfy the requirements for Renewable Energy Major students must complete courses to the value of 30 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM ENG 4048 Biofuels, Biomass and Wastes 3 ELEC ENG 1101 Electronic Systems 3 ELEC ENG 4111 Distributed Generation Technologies 3 ENV ENG 2006 Climate & Environmental Impact Modelling 3 ENV ENG 3007 Integrated Environment Planning and Impact Assessment 3 ENV ENG 4009 Decision Making for Sustainable Solutions 3 ENV ENG 4010 Water Resource Systems for Changing Climates 3 MECH ENG 4064 Renewable Power Technologies 3 and
Research Project
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4002A Honours Engineering Research Project - Part A 0 ENG 4002B Honours Engineering Research Project - Part B 6
Minor
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Entrepreneurship Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Entrepreneurship Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 3000 Innovation and Creativity 3 ENTREP 3011 Startup Methodologies 3 ENTREP 3015 Entrepreneurial Leadership 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 3900 eChallenge 3 ENTREP 3901 Tech eChallenge 3 -
Humanitarian Minor
To satisfy the requirements for Humanitarian Minor students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 4021 Essentials of Humanitarian Engineering 3 PROJMGNT 3030 Project Logistics and Supply Chains 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SPATIAL 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management III 3 SPATIAL 3020WT GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value DEVT 2100 Poverty in the 21st Century 3 DEVT 2101 Empowerment, Gender & Community Development 3
Electives
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Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives - No Major
To satisfy the requirements for Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives - No Major students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives (Years 2 to 3)and
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives (Year 4) -
Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives - Major
To satisfy the requirements for Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives – Major students must complete courses to the value of up to 9 units.
Courses to the value of up to 6 units from the following:
Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives (Years 2 to 3)and
Courses to the value of up to 3 units from the following:
Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives (Year 4) -
Environmental and Climate Solutions Electives
Years 2 to 3
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 3000 Innovation and Creativity 3 ENTREP 3006 Energy Management, Economics & Policy 3 GEOG 2135 Urban Futures 3 GEOG 2139 Environmental Management 3 GEOG 2142 Climate Change 3 GEOLOGY 3515 Energy Resources III 3 GEOLOGY 3525 Mineral Resources III 3 LAW 2511 Environmental Law 3 Year 4
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 3006 Energy Management, Economics & Policy 3 ENV ENG 4005 Integrated Natural Hazard Risk Management 3 ENV ENG 4006 Climate Risk and Resilience 3 GEOLOGY 3515 Energy Resources III 3 GEOLOGY 3525 Mineral Resources III 3 MINING 4117 Mining and Environment 3