EVE_BSEN - Environmental Engineering

About this Program

• College: Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
• Credits for Degree: 128

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

Department Requirements

Before graduating, all students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, which is the first exam leading to professional licensure as an engineer.

Qualified students are encouraged to pursue master's and doctoral studies to increase their knowledge and broaden their employment opportunities.

Educational Objectives

Environmental engineering graduates will continue to develop and apply their knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and solve environmental problems in support of ecological and public health, safety, and welfare. Evidence of achievement of this objective includes one or more of the following:

• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
• Obtaining and maintaining a Professional Engineering License
• Admission to graduate school, including medical, law or other professional schools
• Completing educational and professional short courses

Program graduates can aspire to careers that benefit society and the environment as a result of their educational experiences in science, analysis, and design, as well as in their social and cultural activities. Evidence of achievement of this objective includes the following:

• Employment as an engineer or in a related technical capacity
• Participating in professional organizations
• Providing community service

Program graduates will be able to communicate and work effectively in global, diverse, and interdisciplinary environment. Evidence of achievement of this objective includes one or more of the following:

• Publication in scientific and engineering journals
• Presenting at scientific and engineering conferences
• Teaching
• Contributing to scientific and engineering studies
• Service as a task or team leader

Mission

The mission of the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences (EES) is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs in environmental engineering sciences, to conduct an internationally recognized environmental research program that benefits humanity, and to provide authoritative guidance to individuals and organizations charged with preventing and solving local, state, national and global environmental problems. EES serves as a leader in interdisciplinary programs aimed at solving environmental problems and as a major on campus crucible for identification, conceptualization and resolution of environmental issues.