Environmental Engineering
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Auckland
Environmental Engineering is the study of the environmental, social and cultural impacts of facilities and infrastructure projects, preparing you for roles designing, constructing, and maintaining community infrastructure with consideration of sustainability and public impact.
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Apply engineering principles to solve environmental problems
Utilise knowledge of engineering, physics, mathematics, microbiology, and chemistry to develop solutions addressing environmental challenges in infrastructure projects.
Plan, design, and maintain community infrastructure
Gain skills to plan, design, construct, and maintain various community facilities while balancing technical, social, and cultural considerations.
Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
Develop experience in teamwork, project management, creativity, and communication to deliver complex engineering projects.
What You're Signing Up For
Environmental Engineers learn to plan, design, construct, and maintain various types of community facilities and infrastructure, focusing on minimising negative environmental, social, and cultural impacts. The programme emphasises technical knowledge, teamwork, management, creativity, and communication, as well as integrating principles from engineering, physics, mathematics, microbiology, and chemistry to solve environmental problems.
Course Content
- Planning and executing infrastructure projects
- Assessing environmental, social, and cultural impacts
- Technical knowledge in engineering, physics, mathematics, microbiology, and chemistry
- Teamwork, management, creativity, and communication in engineering contexts
- Designing treatment systems
- Engaging with public feedback on proposed projects
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Infrastructure
Environmental Management
Consultancy
Future employment opportunities might be
Environmental Engineer
Consultancy roles in engineering and sustainability
Government infrastructure planning and design
Designing treatment systems
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