Overview
The field of environmental engineering deals with a wide range of critical issues facing our society today, from climate change and water security to resource limitations and environmental sustainability. As the population continues to grow, especially in coastal regions where cities and ecosystems are particularly vulnerable, environmental engineers will play an increasingly important role in meeting these challenges and ensuring a sustainable future for all.
Recognizing the complex and interdisciplinary nature of the challenges, our program provides students with a broad foundation in the fundamentals of physical, chemical, and biological processes. Advanced research and coursework in our graduate program are focused on the following areas:
- Contaminant Fate and Treatment in Natural and Engineered Systems
- Green Environmental Technologies
- Environmental Microbiology and Chemistry
- Sustainable Engineering of Water and Wastes
- Environmental Process Modeling
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Climate Impact Mitigation
- Nutrient Management and Resource Recovery
The environmental engineering program is designed for those with undergraduate degrees not only in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or other engineering disciplines, but also in non-engineering fields such as Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, and many others.
Courses
Current course offerings and degree requirements are included in the current version of the Graduate Handbook.
