Environmental Engineering

In the past, the environmental impacts of an engineering project or design were often considered as an afterthought. Today, environmental concerns strongly influence almost all aspects of engineering practice. For civil engineers, a deep understanding of environmental engineering is increasingly vital as they are at the forefront of designing infrastructure that must balance functionality, sustainability, and compliance with environmental regulations.

A minor in environmental engineering not only equips students with the knowledge to minimize environmental damage but also prepares them to lead in the development of innovative, eco-friendly solutions. By understanding the environmental consequences of their designs, civil engineers can ensure that projects meet stricter regulatory requirements, enhance public health and safety, and support long-term sustainability goals.

Incorporating environmental engineering into your civil engineering skillset makes you more versatile and competitive in the job market. It empowers you to approach projects with a holistic mindset, factoring in water resources, air quality, waste management, and sustainable development—areas that are increasingly integral to modern civil engineering practices.

Please contact Dr. William Barry in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering if you are interested in this program.

Environmental Engineering Minor (27 hrs.)

Science Courses (11 hrs.)
CH 104	General Chemistry I	4 hrs.
CH 114	General Chemistry II	4 hrs.
ES 323	Fluid Mechanics	3 hrs.
	Or
CHE 303	Chemical Engineering Fluid Dynamics	3 hrs.

Environmental Engineering Breadth Courses (7 hrs.)
CE 3101	Environmental Engineering Lab	1 hrs.
CE 3103	Environmental Engineering	3 hrs.
CE 4103	Pollution Control Technologies	3 hrs.

Choose three of the following 3-Credit Courses Environmental Engineering Depth Courses (9 hrs.)
CE 4113	Environmental Remediation	3 hrs.
CE 4123	Water & Wastewater Treatment	3 hrs.
CE 4333	Design of Water Distribution Systems & Sewers	3 hrs.
CE 4303	Open Channel Hydraulics	3 hrs.
CHE 453	Chemical Engineering Kinetics	3 hrs.
CHE 4073	Biochemical Engineering	3 hrs.
CHE 4083	Plant Management	3 hrs.

For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.