Use the Tab and Up, Down arrow keys to select menu items.
Resources required for agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture. Best management practices for stormwater and agricultural runoff. Engineered wetlands. Ecological economics and restoration.
Ecological engineering is the design of sustainable systems that derive their energy and materials from natural and engineered ecosystems. These designs aim to integrate human society with the natural environment for the benefit of both. Applications include engineered wetlands, water sensitive urban design, phytoremediation and waterway and habitat restoration. Bioresources engineering integrates engineering science and design with biological sciences and is defined as engineering solutions for the production of biological resources. Applications include aquaculture, biofuels, watershed management and composting.Course Aims- To advance systems thinking in engineering problem-solving- To apply engineering equations to solving engineering problems- To develop a deeper understanding of ecological and bioresources engineering applications - To address some real-world issues with ecological and bioresources engineering applications - To explore how engineering solutions can being applied to issues such as waterway and habitat restoration, urban stormwater, large-scale watershed and coastal zone management and food production in the New Zealand context- For students to experience a variety of projects at various stages of the engineering process, including research studies, conceptual and detailed design development, pilot scale studies and fully implemented projects
That students will:Develop a broader appreciation of the interconnectedness of technical, social, cultural and economic issues in ecological engineering applicationsBe able to develop conceptual feedback loops representing different ecological processesBe able to model surface water quality and quantity in an urban environment, as an example of quantifying ecological processes and external influencing factors Have a firm understanding of bioresources, ecosystems, their assessment and valuationUnderstand the concept of building with natureAre able to develop bioengineering solutions
ENNR320, ENNR322 or subject to approval of the Director of Studies
Frances Charters
Markus Pahlow
You cannot pass this course unless you achieve a mark of at least 40% in each of the mid-semester test and the final exam. A student who narrowly fails to achieve 40% in either the test or exam, but who performs very well in the other, may be eligible for a pass.All assignments must be submitted by the due date via Learn electronically AND a printed copy to the box designated for this course on Level 2. Late submissions will not be accepted. If a student is unable to complete and submit an assignment by the deadline due to personal circumstances beyond their control they should discuss this with the lecturer involved as soon as possible.Students in this course can apply for aegrotat consideration provided they have sat the mid-term test, the final exam or both.Students are encouraged to discuss assignments, but material submitted for assessment/grading must be based on individual effort only. Dishonest behaviour & Aegrotat: It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies and procedures concerning academic misconduct/dishonest behaviour. Only the Final examination, where appropriate, will be eligible for Aegrotat consideration. Instances of academic misconduct will be dealt with in a serious and appropriate manner.
Kangas, Patrick C; Ecological engineering : principles and practice ; Lewis Publishers, 2004.
Matlock, Marty D. , Morgan, Robert A; Ecological engineering design : restoring and conserving ecosystem services ; Wiley, 2011.
Domestic fee $1,038.00
International fee $4,600.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .