CS3006 - Ecological Engineering
[Offered in even-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | School of Engineering |
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 Outcomes
- develop an understanding of aquatic ecosystems and their role in natural environmental processes;
- develop an understanding of the functions of microorganisms in maintaining the balance of environmental systems;
- provide environmental engineers with an overview of how natural ecological processes are impacted by human activities;
- understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer with respect to natural biological systems.
| Prerequisites: | CS2002 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2010 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Jega Jegatheesan |
| Lecturers: | Dr Jenny Elliman, Assoc. Professor Jega Jegatheesan, Mr Greg Keir. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50% - 70%); on-course assessment, some of which may be invigilated (30% - 50%). |
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