Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering (Program Description)

The B.S. in Environmental Engineering applies principles from all of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, geology, and biology) to help you tackle interconnected challenges as they relate to water, energy, air quality, and related fields.

For program purpose, objectives, and learning outcomes see the Department of Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering .

For an example degree plan see the Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering (Plan of Study)

**Course offering frequency subject to change**

Program Curriculum: 120 Total Credits

Professional Foundations Core (8)

EGN 1006 - Career Design for STEM Disciplines Credits: 1
IDS 1380 - Foundational Lessons in Applications of MathEmatics Credits: 3
IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship Credits: 0
EGN 1007 - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science Credits: 1
COP 2271 - Introduction to Computation and Programming Credits: 3

General Education (38)

Communication (6)

ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing Credits: 3
ENC 2210 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Arts and Humanities (3-9)

A total of 12 credit hours must be completed in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Required, one of the following:
ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3
LIT 2000 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
Optional, the following or one more from Arts and Humanities Required or Social Sciences:
HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities Credits: 3
IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology Credits: 3

Social Sciences (3-9)

A total of 12 credit hours must be completed in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Required, one of the following:
AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 Credits: 3 Fulfills Civics Literacy Requirement
POS 2041 - American Government Credits: 3 Fulfills Civics Literacy Requirement
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credits: 3
Optional, one from the following or one more from Social Science required or Arts and Humanities:
AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3
HIS 2930 - Special Topics Credits: 3
ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3

Mathematics (12)

MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 Credits: 4
MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Credits: 4
MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 Credits: 4

Natural Sciences (8)

CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 Credits: 3
CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2048 - Physics 1 Credits: 3
PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory Credits: 1

Program Foundations / Advanced Math & Science (14)

MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
PHY 2049 - Physics 2 Credits: 3
PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 2046 - Chemistry 2 Credits: 3
CHM 2046L - Chemistry 2 Laboratory Credits: 1

Program Core (33)

These courses provide essential foundation in Environmental Engineering.

ENV 2003 - Foundations of Environmental Engineering Credits: 3
EGN 3311 - Statics Credits: 3
EGN 3331 - Strength of Materials Credits: 3
ENV 3008 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
EGN 3343 - Engineering Thermodynamics Credits: 3
ENV 4514 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Credits: 3
EML 3015 - Fluid Mechanics Credits: 3
ENV 4341 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Credits: 3
ENV 4612 - Sustainability in Engineering Credits: 3
CWR 4202 - Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics Credits: 3
EGN 4611 - Engineering Economics Credits: 3

Environmental Engineering Electives (12)

Select four (4) courses:

EES 4201 - Water Chemistry Credits: 3
ENV 4412 - Physicochemical Processes in Environmental Engineering Credits: 3
ENV 3048 - GIS Applications in Environmental Engineering Credits: 3
ENV 3049 - Life Cycle Assessment and Modeling Credits: 3
CHM 3217 - Organic Chemistry 1 Credits: 3

Design Foundations (9)

EGN 2001C - Engineering Skills and Design Credits: 2
EGN 2002C - Mechanical Engineering Skills and Design Credits: 2
ENV 3004C - Environmental Engineering Lab I Credits: 2
ENV 3005C - Environmental Engineering Lab II Credits: 3

Capstone (6)

ENV 4941 - Capstone I Credits: 3
ENV 4942 - Capstone II Credits: 3