EENV - Environmental Engineering

EENV 102 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Design and Sustainability: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

(F) Students will gain a fundamental understanding of environmental engineering and sustainability, learn engineering tools, receive an introduction to the engineering design process and build professional skills. Lab includes a semester long group project on an environmental engineering topic.

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Identify fundamental concepts of sustainability important in environmental engineering such as ecosystem services, global cycles, life cycle analysis in design and planetary systems boundaries
Recognize and explain fundamentals of systems thinking inherent to engineering design and problem solving and apply those concepts to create solutions to unstructured environmental engineering problems.
Develop oral and written communication skills through working with team members and communicating with project stakeholders.
Identify potential impacts to stakeholders of an environmental project and describe the ethical dimensions of the project.
Apply time management and teamwork skills to the successful completion of a project.
Recognize and learn the basics of engineering skills commonly used in environmental engineering projects.

EENV 202 Sustainable Waste Management: 3 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)

Students will apply fundamental concepts of systems thinking, sustainability and ethics to environmental engineering projects focused on solid and hazardous waste management.

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Identify and explain how wastes are classified and stored, as well as how they can be utilized as resources in modern society.\\n\\n
Apply a systems thinking approach to assess sustainability of waste management systems.
Explain the fundamentals of life cycle thinking in the context of sustainability and the steps and methodology used in life cycle analysis.\\n
Recognize how bias and inequality can occur in engineered systems and explain how stakeholders can be impacted.
Demonstrate effective teamwork on projects by communicating effectively and being an open-minded, reliable collaborator.

EENV 240 Chemistry for Environmental Engineers: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITES: CHMY 143 or CHMY 153 Fundamentals of physical, biochemistry and organic chemistry with an emphasis on environmental engineering applications

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Students will use principles of equilibrium to predict changes in water chemistry and quality due to reactive processes in an aqueous solution.
Students will evaluate water quality based on analyses of chemical and microbiological constituents.
Students will explain mechanisms of pollutant degradation in natural and engineered systems.

EENV 292 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head. () On demand. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

EENV 340 Principles of Environmental Engineering: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 143 or CHMY 153
COREQUISITE: EGEN 335 or ECIV 337 or ECHM 321. Fundamentals of environmental engineering with emphasis on water and wastewater
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At the completion of this class, students will be able to apply the fundamental principles of water chemistry and reactor theory to the design and analysis of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

EENV 341 Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes: 4 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 240 and ECHM 201 . Principles of water chemistry, reactor theory, and unit operations are applied to water treatment processes, with a focus on municipal drinking water systems

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Students will be able to use principles of equilibrium to predict changes in water chemistry and quality due to reactive processes in aqueous solution.
Students will be able to evaluate water quality based on analyses of chemical and microbiological constituents.
Students will be able to apply principles of ideal reactors and theory of chemical and physical processes towards design of water treatment processes.
Students will be able to perform basic design calculations for a water treatment process.

EENV 342 Biological Treatment Processes: 4 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 240. (Sp) Principles of microbial kinetics, biological reactors and unit operations are applied to water treatment, with an emphasis on municipal wastewater

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Students will be able to describe wastewater constituents and treatment requirements.
Students will be able to identify and explain microbial processes and metabolisms relevant to biological treatment.
Students will be able to apply principles of mass balances, chemistry and microbial kinetics towards analysis of unit operations in biological treatment.
Students will be able to perform basic design calculations for a wastewater treatment process.

EENV 387 Environmental Laws and Regulations: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITES: CHMY 211 or EENV 240 or CHMY 321 or EGEN 335 or ECIV 337. Introduction to major environmental laws and regulations and the impacts of pollution by review of case studies

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Explain the fundamentals of pollution regulations in the US
Cultivate a respect for the global issues related to environmental pollution
Develop effective communication skills toward engineering peers

EENV 432 Advanced Engineering Hydrology: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: ECIV 333. (F) Hydrology emphasizing engineering design. Topics include modern techniques for flow estimation, flood routing and sediment yield; design of conveyance structures; and water project development

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Students will have comprehensive understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic design methods and be able to integrate and apply these methods to a variety of water resource and environmental issues.

EENV 434 Groundwater Supply/Remediation: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EGEN 335 or ECIV 337 or ECHM 321. Introduction to fundamental concepts, applied analysis and design related to groundwater flow, well mechanics, contaminant transport and remediation technologies Co-convened with ECIV 529, graduate students interested in this course should enroll in ECIV 529

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Identify and define types of aquifers and parameters that can be used to characterize them.
Apply principles of groundwater mechanics to calculate aquifer properties and groundwater movement given data and sufficient information.
Predict the fate of common groundwater contaminants and rate of transport in groundwater.
Select an appropriate remedial strategy and perform initial design steps for a specific groundwater contamination scenario.

EENV 436 Stormwater Management & Engineering: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: ECIV 333 and EENV 340 or EENV 341. Planning and design of stormwater management systems in urban and suburban watersheds, as well as during construction. Topics include stormwater quality, principles of hydrology and hydraulic engineering, design of conventional and low-impact stormwater controls, and stormwater regulations

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Students will be able to evaluate stormwater quality based on analyses of physical and chemical constituents.
Students will be able to determine and apply regulatory requirements for management of stormwater during construction and in urban watersheds
Students will be able to apply principles of hydrologic analysis, water quality data, and the regulatory framework to selection of appropriate stormwater management technologies
Students will be able to perform design calculations for stormwater management systems

EENV 440 Water Chemistry for Envr Engr: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 340 or EENV 341 Fundamentals of aquatic chemistry and principles of water technology for environmental engineers. Based on chemical thermodynamics. Students learn to quantify water quality and control parameters characterizing water quality. Co-convened with EENV 540. Students enrolled in this course will not be able to take EENV 540 and have it count toward degree requirements

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apply chemical thermodynamics to solving water chemistry problems
calculate chemical composition of water at equilibrium
understand principles of water analysis and the meaning of parameters quantifying water quality
learn how to modify water quality

EENV 441 Natural Treatment Systems: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 340 or EENV 342. Planning, design, and operation of remediation facilities emphasizing natural versus mechanical elements. Specific topics include stabilization ponds, constructed wetlands, land treatment, and on-site domestic systems

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to select an appropriate treatment method for the removal of priority contaminants associated with a particular water usage and natural environment, and design a system based on that method.

EENV 443 Air Pollution Control: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: CHMY 141 or CHMY 151, and of of the following: EGEN 335 or ECIV 337 or ECHM 321. (F) Fundamentals of air quality management with emphasis on the design of processes and equipment for controlling gaseous and particulate emissions

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After completing this class, students will understand the fundamental phenomena occurring in air pollution control unit processes, and will be able to evaluate their basic design, performance and economics.

EENV 445 Hazardous Waste Treatment: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 340 or EENV 341. () Fall, odd years. Principles, theory, and practice of treating hazardous materials

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Students will understand and be able to fundamentally apply hazardous waste remediation technologies to treat waste streams and clean up hazardous waste sites.

EENV 489R Environmental Engineering Design I: 2 Credits (1 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: EGEN 310R, ECIV 333, EENV 341 and senior standing
COREQUISITE: EGEN 325 or EGEN 330. Senior capstone course. Discussion of the design process from conceptual/preliminary design to final design, plans, and specifications. Develop proposal for engineering services, including scope of work, data acquisition, and organization of design team
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apply engineering procurement skills through development of request for qualifications and proposals;
apply written and oral communication skills in the civil engineering business environment;
function on a multi-disciplinary (within Environmental Engineering) design proposal team; and
explain social/cultural/economical/environmental issues connected with engineering projects.

EENV 490R Undergraduate Research: 1-6 Credits (1 Other)

(F, Sp, Su) Directed undergraduate research which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course will address responsible conduct of research. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

EENV 491 Special Topics: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering. On demand. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

EENV 492 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of Department Head. (F, Sp, Su) Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

EENV 498 Internship: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of Department Head. An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, consulting firm, business, or other organization to provide guided environmental engineering experience in the field. Students may not take this course the semester they graduate

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Communicate professional experience in a clear manner to potential clients and employers\\n
Identify how work experience in an internship advances their professional skills\\n
Reflect on the lessons learned in their professional experience that pertain to leadership, teamwork, communication, and technical skills.

EENV 499R Environmental Engineering Design: 3 Credits (1 Lec, 2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 341 OR EENV 342 AND ECIV 333 AND EGEN 310R. (F, Sp) Senior capstone course for environmental engineering students. Students work in teams on design of an engineering project, integrating technical and professional skills. Projects include evaluation of design alternatives and communication of design recommendations. Lecture content may include topics relevant to the project completion, including project management, cost estimates, and engineering services during construction. Students must be in final semester of the degree program

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Apply engineering procurement skills through development of an engineering proposal – assessed by a written proposal and a proposal presentation.
Create and critique preliminary design alternatives with consideration of social, environmental, and sustainability factors– assessed by a preliminary design memo.
Design solutions for open-ended environmental engineering problems with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors– assessed by the technical competence presented in the workplan deliverables.
Organize and participate in project delivery and teamwork on an environmental engineering project –assessed by workplan deliverables and team evaluations.
Create and revise written and oral communication products – assessed by a written proposal, workplan deliverables, and project presentations.

EENV 534 Environmental Engineering Investigation: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 434 or ECIV 529. Laboratory and field investigations for design and analysis of environmental engineering systems with focus on site investigations, remediation and incorporation of modeling studies

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Achieve in-depth knowledge of current and emerging environmental engineering topics including:
Enhance oil and gas production using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing
Strategies for managing carbon emissions to the atmosphere
Potential impacts of emerging air quality regulations
Contemporary trends in constructed wetlands
Contemporary trends in ground water remediation

EENV 540 Water Chemistry for Envr Engr: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 340 or EENV 341. Fundamentals of aquatic chemistry and principles of water technology for environmental engineers. Based on chemical thermodynamics. Students learn to quantify water quality and control parameters characterizing water quality. Co-convened with EENV 440. Students enrolled in this course will not be able to take EENV 440 and have it count toward degree requirements. -

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apply chemical thermodynamics to solving water chemistry problems
calculate chemical composition of water at equilibrium
understand principles of water analysis and the meaning of parameters quantifying water quality
learn how to modify water quality

EENV 561 Environ Eng Reactor Theory: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 340 or EENV 341. Theory and mathematics of reactors commonly used in water and wastewater operations

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use principles of reaction kinetics and catalysis to study processes in aquatic systems and in chemical and biochemical reactors relevant to environmental engineering
design chemical and biological reactors relevant to environmental engineering
collect and analyze data characterizing the performance of chemical and biological reactors.
provide theoretical foundation for designing technologies used in water and wastewater treatment

EENV 562 Water Treatment Process/Design: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Principles, theory, and practice of water treatment plant design.

EENV 563 Wastewater Treat Proc/Design: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EENV 561. Principles, theory, and practice of wastewater treatment plant design

EENV 570 Montana Water Rights and Water Law: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(Sp) This course is an introduction to Montana water rights and water law. The fundamental principles of Montana water law, beginning with the prior appropriation doctrine, will be covered. The current statutory framework, ongoing statewide adjudication process, and forums within which water rights are handled will also be studied. An understanding of different the courts and agencies involved with water rights and their roles will be included. Common issues, problems, and processes affecting water rights that may be encountered in the use, enforcement, and transfer of water rights will be explored. Finally, this course will briefly introduce students to Federal and Indian water rights, compacts, and interstate water concerns.

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Describe and explain the prior appropriation doctrine, statutory water law framework, and the historical development of Montana water law.
Explain, describe, and summarize the different types of water rights, including their attributes and origins.
Articulate the distinction between pre-1973 and post-1973 water rights, including differentiating the characteristics and applicable forums for each category of water rights.
Identify and categorize the elements of a water right and perform basic water rights research and analysis using online water rights resources and data sets.
Summarize, paraphrase, and explain the statutory and regulatory requirements relating to permitting and change authorization processes for water rights.
Apply research techniques and experience to navigate online water rights resources, agency forms, and data sets.

EENV 575 Research or Prof Paper/Project: 1-4 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing. (F, Sp, Su) A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student and his or her major adviser and graduate committee
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

EENV 589 Graduate Consultation: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies. This course may be used only by students who have completed all of their coursework (and thesis, if on a thesis plan) but who need additional faculty or staff time or help
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

EENV 590 Master's Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Master's standing. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 99 credits.

EENV 591 Special Topics: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each offering. On demand. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

EENV 592 Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of Department Head and Dean of Graduate Studies. (F, Sp, Su) Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

EENV 598 Internship: 2 Credits (2 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor and approval of Department Head. An individual assignment arranged with an agency, business or other organizations to provide guided experience in the field
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

EENV 690 Doctoral Thesis: 1-10 Credits (1-10 Other)

(F, Sp, Su) (1-10 Ind; max unlimited) F,S,Su Prerequisite: Doctoral Standing.