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J.J. Sharp

Abstract

Practicalities of developing a new master's programme in Environmental Engineering and Applied Science J.J. Sharp Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada, A IB 3X5 ABSTRACT The development of a graduate programme in Environmental Engineering and Applied Science is described. Consideration is given to initial planning including consultation with various government and industrial groups. The paper describes how such consultation led to significant changes in the original proposal and to a much broader programme than originally envisaged. Government funding was made available to cover start up costs and the curriculum was developed, again in conjunction with various stakeholders. The paper discusses the problems which had to be overcome and shows how the nature of the programme evolved as different interest groups were consulted. 1 Background The Province of Newfoundland, comprising the island of Newfound

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