CS3006:03
* Ecological Engineering
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
39 hours lectures, 39 hours tutorials, laboratory sessions, demonstrations, seminars and site visits. Semester 2.
Key natural processes and their interaction with human development are presented.
Microbiology – biology of microorganisms; microbes and human welfare; growth and nutrition of microbes; microbial metabolism; microbes and ecosystem functioning; nutrient cycling; BOD and waste management; eutrophication; landfill; bioremediation and metal corrosion; biofilms; microbial water quality.
Aquatic ecology – riverine and standing water ecosystems; riparian and in-stream processes; water quality; ecological implications; case studies.
Learning Objectives:
- develop an understanding of the functions of microorganisms in maintaining the balance of environmental systems;
- develop an understanding of aquatic ecosystems and their role in natural environmental processes;
- understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer with respect to natural biological systems;
- provide environmental engineers with an overview of how natural ecological processes are impacted by human activities.
Assessment by end-of-year examination (50%-70%); on-course assessment (30%-50%).