CVEN2001

CVEN2001: Water and Environmental Resources

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Which units require CVEN2001?

CVEN2001 is a prerequisite for 3 units.

What is CVEN2001 about?

This unit introduces the key concepts and methods that are needed by Civil Engineers to understand, evaluate and analyse engineering activity in water and environmental development. Students will learn the key concepts and measures of water quality; as well as treatment methods for both water and wastewater. Basic design and evaluation of the principles of conventional water and wastewater treatment recycling and re-use will be addressed, as well as emerging trends. Current legislation and best management practices regarding water, air quality, biodiversity and other aspects of the local environment will be discussed. Students will learn to identify, select and evaluate key environmental methods and best practices that lead towards more sustainable engineering actions.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (1092)

Field of Education030900 Civil Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Online Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 2 hours once only

Prerequisites

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MCEN1000Engineering Mechanics