Objectives
Environmental engineers must know how pollutants are generated, measured and controlled. Consequently, the course sequence includes “hands-on” laboratory classes, and lots of classroom discussion. Very importantly, the departmental faculty individually advises all students. The strong curriculum and positive interaction with the faculty helps each student to develop confidence and personal communication skills. These personal attributes are assets to the Environmental Engineering graduates who must communicate effectively with diverse audiences—both technical and non-technical.
The educational objectives of the environmental engineering program, along with some specific outcomes expected are:
Objective 1
Graduates will be prepared to assume positions as
Environmental Engineers upon graduation. As a minimum, they will be
required to demonstrate the competencies required by ABET/EAC under
the program criteria for Environmental and similarly named engineering
programs, which are
a. Demonstrated proficiency in the engi-neering sciences,
including statics, mech-anics of materials, fluid mechanics,
and thermodynamics.
b. Demonstrated ability to be able to apply mathematics through
differential equations, calculus-based physics, general
chemistry, and probability and statistics through
environmental applications.
c. Demonstrated proficiency in environmental engineering
topics that emphasize understanding of environmental
principles and processes.
d. Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of
environmental engineering to design solutions to engineering
problems to resolve and prevent environmental problems in
air, water, and land.
Objective 2
In common with all engineering programs, graduates will
have demonstrated:
a. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems.
b. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering.
c. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data.
d. An ability to design a system, component, or process to
meet desired needs.
e. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
f. An ability to communicate effectively.
g. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice.
Objective 3
Graduates will understand the role of engineering in society
and their obligations to their profession and society by demonstrating:
a. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
b. An understanding of the impact of engi-neering solutions in a
global and societal context.
c. A knowledge of issues facing contem-porary society.
d. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in,
life-long learning.
In order to achieve these objectives, the environmental engineering degree is founded upon a strong background in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering fundamentals, as well as economics and the humanities and social sciences—a background that will support changing career requirements and objectives and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
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