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Environmental Engineering
General
Program Title
Environmental Engineering
Degree Designation
BS
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Environmental Engineering is an interdisciplinary program that integrates the natural sciences and engineering to focus on identification and solution of problems at the interface between the Earth and human society. Includes instruction in the sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, physics), mathematics (calculus, differential equations, statistics) and engineering. Concepts and principles from surface and ground water hydrology, water resources management, environmental process and systems analysis, and physical, chemical and biological process design.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Required GPA for graduation
2.5
Minimum Course Grade
C- (1.67)
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in a select course prefix/rubric
Number of credits in program
106
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Program Requirements (106 credits)
97 credits: course, course, course, course, course or course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course
Electives
9 credits from: course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course (6 cr. max), or alternative courses with approval of advisor.
Upper Division Writing requirement satisfied in course and course
Admission Requirements
Completion of the following with an average GPA of 2.50 or better: course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course
Notes
See program website for additional information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Problem Solving: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
Outcome
Engineering Design: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
Outcome
Communication: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
Outcome
Professionalism: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
Outcome
Teaming: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
Outcome
Experimentation: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
Outcome
Self Education: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans
Major Code
8221
Program Code
340022017