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Introduction to Environmental engineering

Environmental engineering courses prepare you to tackle huge problems like oil spills, through to local problems like preventing soil contamination.

Thinking holistically, you’ll learn to make the most out of materials, considering whole of life impacts and payback periods. In a way, you’re balancing meeting today’s needs of a clean and healthy environment, with protecting the planet for future generations.

Specialisations include water treatment, solid waste management, air pollution, and renewable energy.

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University of South Australia

UndergraduateUSA-ENGG1007

Sustainable Engineering Practice

Curtin University

PostgraduateCUR-SCP530

Sustainable Waste Management

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