Environmental Engineering Subject regulations
The Environmental Engineering programme combines fundamentals of engineering, science, mathematics and computing with supporting papers froZm water resources, water quality, earth and ocean environments, environmental planning, modelling and sustainability, chemistry, and biology. Environmental engineers develop and evaluate and assess options, design equipment and systems, and develop regulations and controls to solve issues of water quality, water supply, waste reduction and disposal, soil and air quality management, and control noise. These help protect and improve the air, water and soil environments. Prospective careers include local and regional government, engineering consultancies, companies and suppliers.
Environmental Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).
To complete the specified programme in Environmental Engineering, students must complete the following programme.
Students who have completed ENGEV580 should contact the Division of STEM for programme advice.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Year 1 Students must take the following papers: BIOMO101, CHEMY102, ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.
Plus, either COMPX101 or ENGEN103.
Plus 15 points of electives from: CHEMY100 or PHYSC100 or ENGEN112.
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Year 2 Students must take the following papers: ENGEV280, ENGCV223, ENGCV231, ENGEN201, ENGEN270, ENGEN271, ENGEV241, ENGME221 and ENVPL203.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN272 (in place of ENGEN271).
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Year 3 Students must take the following papers: BIOMO203, CHEMY201, ENGCV323, ENGEN370, ENGEN371, ENGEV341, ENGEV343, ENGEV380 and ENVPL306.
If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN372 (in place of ENGEN371).
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Year 4 Students must take the following papers: ENGEV581, ENGEN570 and ENGEN582.
Plus 45 points of electives from: ENGCB523, ENGCV523, ENGEV541 or ENGEV542.
Environmental Engineering papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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BIOMO101
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology - Mātai Pūtau a Mātai Rāpoi Ngota Koiora
An introduction to the central concepts of Molecular and Cellular Biology, including the ultrastructure and function of cells, the biochemical... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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CHEMY102
Chemical Reactivity - Tauhohehohe Matū
A theoretical and practical course covering aspects of physical and organic chemistry. This course is required for the chemistry major. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN101
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN102
Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B
A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN103
Engineering Computing
This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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ENGEN112
Materials Science and Engineering
Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN170
Engineering and Society
Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN180
Foundations of Engineering
Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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BIOMO203
Microbiology
This paper will focus on microbial cell structure, function, and metabolism. Content and context will be drawn from both human and environmental... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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CHEMY201
Organic Chemistry
This paper covers aspects of organic chemistry including electrophilic aromatic substitution, reaction mechanisms with carbanion and radical... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV223
Water Engineering 1
This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV231
Geotechnical Engineering 1
An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering, which includes soil characterisation, soil mechanics, site... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN201
Engineering Maths and Modelling 2
Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25H (Online) |
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ENGEN270
Engineering and Business
This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN271
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN272
Engineering Work Placement 1
This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV241
Environmental Engineering 1
This paper covers skills, knowledge and capability for environmental engineers so they can understand, investigate and evaluate environmental... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV280
Environmental Engineering Design 1
This paper covers mass balances around reactors, biological systems and separation processes used by environmental engineers in the eco-friendly... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGME221
Engineering Thermodynamics
This paper covers the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including thermodynamics properties of substances, first and second law... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL203
Urban Development in Aotearoa New Zealand
This paper will introduce students to the theory and practice of urban development in Aotearoa-New Zealand cities. |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ENGCV323
Water Engineering 2
Application of hydraulics and hydrology in water engineering such as design of water distribution systems, fundamentals of flow in open channels... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN370
Engineering and the Environment
This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN371
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work... |
0 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN372
Engineering Work Placement 2
This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV341
Environmental Engineering 2
This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV343
Ecological Engineering
This paper covers the principles of ecological engineering in a New Zealand context including the design, management and restoration of natural and... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV380
Environmental Engineering Design 2
This paper covers aspects of product and process design from the perspective of green engineering and sustainability. The product and process must be... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL306
Planning for a Changing Environment
The environment is rapidly changing, both globally and in Aotearoa. While there may be uncertainty regarding when, where and how, impacts will... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ENGCB523
Advanced Energy Engineering
Application of engineering thermodynamics, process integration and pinch analysis to energy systems including renewable energy systems and energy... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGCV523
Advanced Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
This paper covers advanced hydrology and hydraulics for civil engineering and modelling techniques, including methodologies of hydrological data... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN570
Engineering and the Profession
The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical... |
15 | 25D (Hamilton) |
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ENGEN582
Honours Research and Development Project
This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills... |
45 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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ENGEN584
Special Topics in Engineering 4
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV541
Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering
This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV542
Waste Minimisation Engineering
Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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ENGEV581
Advanced Environmental Engineering Design Challenge
Engineering design principles applied to a complex Environmental Engineering design challenge. Detailed considerations in the project to include... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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BIOMO101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology - Mātai Pūtau a Mātai Rāpoi Ngota Koiora
An introduction to the central concepts of Molecular and Cellular Biology, including the ultrastructure and function of cells, the biochemical...
Points 15A theoretical and practical course covering aspects of physical and organic chemistry. This course is required for the chemistry major.
He pepa...Points 15A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
Points 15A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical...
Points 15This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB and Python languages. It provides the basis for the programming skills...
Points 15Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and...
Points 15Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future...
Points 15Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving...
Points 15 -
BIOMO203 Microbiology
This paper will focus on microbial cell structure, function, and metabolism. Content and context will be drawn from both human and environmental...
Points 15This paper covers aspects of organic chemistry including electrophilic aromatic substitution, reaction mechanisms with carbanion and radical...
Points 15This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum...
Points 15An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of geotechnical engineering, which includes soil characterisation, soil mechanics, site...
Points 15Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions...
Points 15This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or...
Points 30This paper covers skills, knowledge and capability for environmental engineers so they can understand, investigate and evaluate environmental...
Points 15This paper covers mass balances around reactors, biological systems and separation processes used by environmental engineers in the eco-friendly...
Points 15This paper covers the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including thermodynamics properties of substances, first and second law...
Points 15This paper will introduce students to the theory and practice of urban development in Aotearoa-New Zealand cities.
Points 15 -
ENGCV323 Water Engineering 2
Application of hydraulics and hydrology in water engineering such as design of water distribution systems, fundamentals of flow in open channels...
Points 15This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment...
Points 15This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work...
Points 0This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Graduate Diploma in Engineering...
Points 30This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm...
Points 15This paper covers the principles of ecological engineering in a New Zealand context including the design, management and restoration of natural and...
Points 15This paper covers aspects of product and process design from the perspective of green engineering and sustainability. The product and process must be...
Points 15The environment is rapidly changing, both globally and in Aotearoa. While there may be uncertainty regarding when, where and how, impacts will...
Points 15 -
ENGCB523 Advanced Energy Engineering
Application of engineering thermodynamics, process integration and pinch analysis to energy systems including renewable energy systems and energy...
Points 15This paper covers advanced hydrology and hydraulics for civil engineering and modelling techniques, including methodologies of hydrological data...
Points 15The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical...
Points 15This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills...
Points 45An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
Points 15This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and...
Points 15Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant...
Points 15Engineering design principles applied to a complex Environmental Engineering design challenge. Detailed considerations in the project to include...
Points 15
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