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SSEG-MIN · Minor · 24 credit points

Sustainable engineering

Available in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Rules for completing this course

The Sustainable engineering minor is only available to students enrolled in the single degree E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). You are eligible to complete this minor if you are studying one of the following specialisations: Aerospace engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Electrical and computer systems engineering, Materials engineering, Mechanical engineering, Robotics and mechatronics engineering Note: this minor is not available to those completing the Biomedical engineering, Environmental engineering and Software engineering specialisations.

Chemical engineering specialisation students

24 cp

You must complete 24 credit points from the following units, comprising: - 12 credit points of Core units; and - 12 credit points of Elective units.

Core units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • CHE3163Sustainable processing6 cp
  • CHE4173Sustainable process integration6 cp

Elective units

12 cp

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units

  • RSE3243Bioenergy6 cp
  • ENE4042Environmental impact and risk assessment6 cp
  • ENE4043Quantifying sustainability in urban systems6 cp
  • ENE4044AI applications for civil and environmental engineers6 cp
  • MTE4593Materials and sustainability6 cp

Core units

24 cp

You must complete 24 credit points from the following units. Note 1: You complete these core units if you are studying one of the following specialisations: Aerospace engineering, Civil engineering, Electrical and computer systems engineering, Materials engineering, Mechanical engineering, Robotics and mechatronics engineering. Note 2: If you are studying the Chemical engineering specialisation, you must complete the requirements outlined in the Chemical engineering specialisation students component.

  • ENE2021Energy and the environment6 cp
  • ENE2268Hydrology and climate change6 cp
  • ENE3031Building sustainability6 cp
  • ENE4042Environmental impact and risk assessment6 cp
  • ENE4043Quantifying sustainability in urban systems6 cp
  • ENE4044AI applications for civil and environmental engineers6 cp
  • MTE4593Materials and sustainability6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry