ENEN20002 Earth Processes for Engineering
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- 40% group work
Is ENEN20002 hard?
ENEN20002: Harder. #15 on the hardest list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (4 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, You must pass the exam on its own, 2 other hurdle tasks.
What you learn
Climate, water, rocks and soils, and what they mean for engineering, with simple models and soil testing.
After it you can
- Analyse water and energy in catchments
- Classify soils and rocks by their properties
- Use compaction to stabilise soil
What you need first
ENGR10005 or ENVS10001 or ENGR10006 or ENGR10004
- ENVS10001 Natural Environments
- ENGR10006 Engineering Modelling and Design
- ENGR10004 Engineering Technology and Society
What it leads to
- CVEN30010 Geotechnical Modelling and Design
- ENEN30001 Environmental Eng Systems Capstone
- ENEN30002 Intro to Sustainable Water Management
- ENEN30003 Environmental Systems Modelling & Design
Careers
Helps toward: Environmental engineer, Chemical engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Landscape architect, Digital infrastructure engineer, Environmental scientist, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2020–2026)
- Two halves: climate/rainfall and catchment modelling, then soils and soil mechanics; it can feel like two separate subjects.
- Content-heavy, with time-consuming Excel-based assignments worth little; rubrics were described as unclear.
- The exam is tough and a hurdle; not a WAM booster, though an H1 is possible. Tutors were praised.
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Quick answers
- When is ENEN20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ENEN20002?
- Needs ENGR10005 or ENVS10001 or ENGR10006 or ENGR10004.
- Does ENEN20002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 10%, Final exam 50%.
- Is ENEN20002 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Two halves: climate/rainfall and catchment modelling, then soils and soil mechanics; it can feel like two separate subjects.
- What do students say about ENEN20002?
- Two halves: climate/rainfall and catchment modelling, then soils and soil mechanics; it can feel like two separate subjects. Content-heavy, with time-consuming Excel-based assignments worth little; rubrics were described as unclear. The exam is tough and a hurdle; not a WAM booster, though an H1 is possible. Tutors were praised.
- Can I take ENEN20002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after ENEN20002?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example CVEN30010, ENEN30001, ENEN30002, ENEN30003.
- Can I rate ENEN20002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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