Diploma in Environmental Engineering
Overview
The Diploma is a one-year postgraduate course designed to provide civil engineers and other suitably qualified graduates with a sound knowledge of present day practice in environmental engineering. The course has special relevance for local authority engineers but it has also been designed for those in the private sector who have a particular interest in environmental management. Topics covered in the course include air quality, noise, hydrological processes, water and wastewater treatment, solid and toxic waste management, fire safety engineering and environmental monitoring and control. Environmental Impact Studies and analysis of risk, as an inherent part of infrastructural development, are also considered. This course has been approved by Engineers Ireland as meeting its requirements for continuing professional development.
Coordinator
Mr. Paul Johnston
Course organisation
Lectures are normally held on Friday evening 7 – 10 p.m. and Saturday morning 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each week throughout the two semesters (September to April). In addition to attending lectures, participants are required to submit coursework as part of the students’ assessment.
Course Content
- Environmental legislation, EIA and EIS
- Hydrology for environmental management
- Water and wastewater engineering
- Air quality and noise monitoring and management
- Solid and hazardous wastes
- Fire safety engineering
- Renewable energy
- Special topics including water borne diseases, radiation hazards
Assessment
The award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering is based on a combination of the results of two examination papers and coursework. Each paper constitutes one third of the overall assessment. The mark for the coursework also constitutes one third of the overall grade. Students must pass each paper and the coursework element independently ; there is no system of compensation. The pass mark for the examination papers is 40%. A Distinction is awarded to those who obtain an overall average mark of 70% or over at the summer examination. The Diploma awarding ceremony takes place in November.
Recommended texts
Extensive notes are provided by individual lecturers, who may also recommend texts.
Further information
General Enquiries
Ms. Debbie Walsh or Ms. Mary Keating (mornings only)
Graduate School of Professional Engineering Studies
Museum Building
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353-1-896 1007/1704
E-mail: walshd@tcd.ie or makeatin@tcd.ie
Technical Enquiries
Mr. Paul Johnston
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Trinity College Dublin 2
Telephone: +353-1-896 1457
Fax: +353-1-677 3072
Local page for current students