B.S. in Environmental Engineering
Program Learning Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- An ability to recognize the ongoing need for additional knowledge and locate, evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge appropriately.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering is intended to address the demands of society for classically trained engineers with focus on environmental, municipal and industrial processes and strengths in water chemistry, fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHMY 141 - College Chemistry I & CHMY 142 - College Chemistry I Lab* | 4 | |
| M 171Q - Calculus I* or M 181Q - Honors Calculus I | 4 | |
| EENV 102 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering Design and Sustainability * | 3 | |
| US 101US - First-Year Seminar or CLS 101US - Knowledge and Community or BGEN 104US - First Year Business Seminar or LS 101US - Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing or COMX 111US - Introduction to Public Speaking or HLD 121US - Leadership Foundations or HONR 201US - Texts and Critics: Knowledge & Imagination I or CLS 201US - Knowledge and Community | 3 | |
Take CLS 201US if > 30 earned credits. | ||
| CHMY 143 - College Chemistry II & CHMY 144 - College Chemistry II Lab* | 4 | |
| M 172 - Calculus II* or M 182 - Honors Calculus II | 4 | |
| PHSX 220 - Physics I with Calculus* | 4 | |
| WRIT 101W - College Writing I* or WRIT 201 - College Writing II or WRIT 221 - Intermediate Tech Writing | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 14 | 15 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| ECIV 231 - Introduction to Engineering Hydrology | 3 | |
| ECHM 201 - Material and Energy Balances for Chemical & Biological Processes | 4 | |
| EGEN 201 - Engineering Mechanics-Statics* | 3 | |
| M 273 - Multivariable Calculus* or M 283 - Honors Multivariable Calculus | 4 | |
| ENSC 245IN - Soils or ETCC 302 - Soils and Foundations | 3 | |
| ECIV 202 - Applied Analysis* | 1 | |
| EENV 202 - Sustainable Waste Management | 3 | |
| EENV 240 - Chemistry for Environmental Engineers | 3 | |
| DDSN 131 - Introduction to Drafting and Design | 3 | |
| M 274 - Introduction to Differential Equation | 4 | |
| University Core (IA/RA, IH, IS, or D) | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 18 | 16 |
| Junior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| BIOB 160 - Principles of Living Systems or BIOB 170IN - Principles of Biological Diversity | 4 | |
| EENV 341 - Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes** | 4 | |
| ECIV 337 - Civil Engineering Fluid Mechanics** | 3 | |
| EGEN 350 - Applied Engineering Data Analysis or STAT 332 - Statistics for Scientists and Engineers | 2 | |
| University Core (IA/RA, IH, IS, or D) | 3 | |
| EENV 387 - Environmental Laws and Regulations** | 3 | |
| EENV 342 - Biological Treatment Processes** | 4 | |
| ECIV 333 - Water Resources Engineering** | 4 | |
| ECIV 308 - Construction Practice** | 3 | |
| EGEN 310R - Multidisciplinary Engineering Design** | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 17 |
| Senior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Engineering Tools Elective** | 3 | |
| Environmental and Water Resource Elective** | 6 | |
| EGEN 330 - Business Fundamentals for Technical Professionals | 3 | |
| University Core (IA/RA, IH, IS, or D) | 3 | |
| Environmental and Water Resource Elective** | 6 | |
| Professional Elective** | 3 | |
| EENV 499R - Environmental Engineering Design** | 3 | |
| EGEN 488 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam** | 0 | |
| University Core (IA/RA, IH, IS, or D) | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Total Program Credits: | 126 | |
* Key Courses
** Advanced Courses
Additional Requirements: A maximum of 4 credits total from Individual Problems, Internships, and Undergraduate Research may be counted toward professional electives. Students must successfully complete all key courses (*) prior to taking any advanced courses (**) which includes professional electives. A maximum of 3 credit-hours may be included from a completed MSU minor, a prior or concurrent BS/BA degree in another major, or courses in a completed MSU Honors program, or Internship (max. 3 credits). A student may petition to include other senior- or graduate-level courses consistent with the degree program but not listed here (requires Academic Advisor and Department Head approval).
Professional Electives
| Environmental and Water Resources Electives | ||
| Take at least 12 credits from the following: | ||
| Open Channel Hydraulics | ||
| Closed-Conduit Hydraulics | ||
| Advanced Engineering Hydrology | ||
| Groundwater Supply/Remediation | ||
| Stormwater Management & Engineering | ||
| Natural Treatment Systems | ||
| Air Pollution Control | ||
| Hazardous Waste Treatment | ||
| Engineering Tools Electives | ||
| Take at least 3 credits of the following: | ||
| Civil Drafting | ||
| Intro to GIS Science & Cartog | ||
| Internship | ||
| Intro to Surveying for Engineers | ||
| Professional Electives | ||
| Take an additional 3 credits from the lists above or below to reach 18 total Professional Elective credits: | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Soil & Envirnmntl Microbiology | ||
| Sustainable Energy | ||
| Civil Engineering Computations | ||
| Sustainability Issues in Construction | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Sustainable Transportation & Community Health | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Technology Entrepreneurship | ||
| Applied Statistical Quality Control | ||
| Project Management for Engineers | ||
| Soil Remediation | ||
| Adv GIS and Spatial Analysis | ||