Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering, Minor


Academic Information

This minor is designed for other engineering majors or plans that emphasize math and science and provides environmental engineering fundamentals with an emphasis on solving air, water, waste and health problems.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering, Minor


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What Can I Do with a Minor in Environmental Engineering?

Every engineer or scientist benefits from an understanding of the complex interactions between the environment and the production of goods and services. This program will complement your major plan with a quantitative ability to recognize the role engineering plays in a sustainable society.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering, Minor


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering, Minor


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 137

Purpose Statement

A minor in environmental engineering complements your major in engineering or science by providing the fundamentals of the discipline, adding breadth to your knowledge base. Students with majors in environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, geology, forestry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science are candidates for this minor. Content includes CAD drawing, basic environmental engineering processes, material balance, equilibrium and reactor design, plus electives in experimentation in water or soil media, fate and transport in soils and hazardous waste management, air quality/treatment, biological treatment and environmental protection.  This additional knowledge increases your opportunities for a wider range of employment or graduate school options.


Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will have developed the following:

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering, Minor


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Minor Requirements
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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering, Minor


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