Environmental/Water Resources Engineering Specialization
Environmental engineering includes the design and operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, managing biosolids and solid waste, as well as preventing pollution. Water resources engineering includes designing and maintaining stormwater facilities to manage both the quantity and quality of runoff. Facilities could include green roofs, permeable pavements, retention basins, infiltration basins and many more.
Courses
Students are required to complete 10 courses, which is 30-31 hours of advanced study. At least 15 hours must be at the 500-level. At least seven courses must be chosen from the following list:
- (3) CE 416 Engineering Hydrology
- (3) CE 460 Municipal Infrastructure Design
- (3) CE 480 Environmental Analysis
- (3) CE 486 Wastewater Treatment Design
- (3) CE 487 Water Treatment Design
- (3) CE 488 Hazardous Waste Management
- (3) CE 581 Advanced Wastewater Treatment
- (3) CE 582 Water Quality and Treatment
- (3) CE 587 Air Pollution Control
- (3) CE 588 Solid Waste Management
- (3) CE 589 Industrial Materials and Waste
- (3) CE 596 Sustainable Engineering
Upon advance approval of the committee, CE 591 or 599 may be taken in place of one or two of the above courses. Students will need to complete a course study proposal prior to enrolling in either of these classes. In addition, up to three special course offerings, generally listed as CE 492 or 592, may be taken with the advance approval of the committee. ENG 491 is required for all students unless conditional exemption is granted; see the Writing Proficiency Requirement for further details. ENG 491, if taken, can be counted as part of the 30-31 hours of advanced study. CE 593 is required for the non-thesis option. For lists of pre-approved courses, see the Department of Civil Engineering.
