The course focuses not only on the science and engineering principles in minimizing the adverse effects of human activities on the environment, but also on the social, cultural and managerial aspects. Furthermore, the course aims in providing basic knowledge in the area of physics, chemistry, and biology for students to understand current environmental issues, such as solid waste management, air quality and control, and noise pollution problem and management.

To pass a course, a student must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40%