Audit Years
Program Code EEN
This sample plan and flow chart is suitable for students starting in:
- 2022-23
- 2021-22
- 2020-21
- In Year 3 Spring only GE 3850 is offered as a Selected Technical Elective.
- 2019-20
- GE 3850 would have been offered in the fall, so in Year 3 Spring take CEE 3810/FW
3330 and in Year 4 Fall take GE 3850.
- 2018-19 and 2017-18
- In Year 3 Fall take Composition/Communication instead of Any HASS/HASS Restricted.
- In Year 3 Spring take SS/EC/PSY course instead of Social and Behavioral Science.
- In Year 4 Spring take ANY HASS/HASS Restricted instead of Composition/Communication.
- 2016-17
- In Year 2 Fall take Composition/Communication instead of Humanities and Fine Arts.
- In Year 3 Fall take HU/FA instead of Any HASS/HASS Restricted.
- In Year 3 Spring take SS/EC/PSY course instead of Social and Behavioral Science.
- In Year 4 Spring take ANY HASS/HASS Restricted instead of Composition/Communication.
Flow charts are not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required
due to curriculum changes. Please see degree audit for official list of requirements.
Year 1
Fall
MA 1160 - Calculus with Technology I
An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1120 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680
PH 1100 - Physics by Inquiry I
Experiments covering kinematics, force, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and waves are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)
ENG 1101 - Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving
An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002(C))
CH 1150 - University Chemistry I
Introduces the foundations of chemistry, including electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, states of matter, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture components.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1151
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
CH 1151 - University Chemistry Lab I
Laboratory to accompany CH1150.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1150
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540
CEE 1501 - Experiences in Environmental Engineering
Provides a series of activities that explore the field of environmental engineering. Through completion of the course, students will gain fundamental experiences with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to solve the complex environmental problems needing solutions from today's environmental engineers.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- Take MA 1160 or MA 1161 - Calculus Plus w/ Technology I. Take MA 2160 in the spring
of Year 1 and MA 3160 in the fall of Year 2.
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) can be a pre-requisite or co-requisite of PH 1100. Take PH 2100
in the spring.
- MA 1160 (or MA 1161) can be a pre-requisite or co-requisite of ENG 1101. Take ENG
1102 in the spring.
- ENG 1001 and ENG 1100 may be taken instead of ENG 1101.
- CH 1150 and CH 1151 are co-requisites.
- UN 1015 and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
Spring
MA 2160 - Calculus with Technology II
Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3
PH 2100 - University Physics I-Mechanics
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation. C or better/AP credit in Calc 1 or co-requisite registration in PH2110 required.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100(C) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135) and PH 2110(C) or (CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 and MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))
ENG 1102 - Engineering Modeling and Design
Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002)
CH 1160 - University Chemistry II
A continuation of CH 1150. Introduces more complex concepts in chemistry, including kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical analysis. Additional topics may include chemistry of the metals and non-metals, biochemical systems, and nuclear chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture concepts.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1161
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
CH 1161 - University Chemistry Laboratory II
Laboratory to accompany CH1160.
- Credits:
1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): CH 1160
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Total 17 Credits
- MA 2160 has MA 1160 or MA 1161 has a pre-requisite.
- PH 2100 requires a C or better in MA 1160 or MA 1161. If not, need to take PH 2110
with PH 2100.
- PH 2100 has PH1100 as a pre-requisite or co-requisite.
- ENG 1102 has MA 1160 and ENG 1101 as pre-requisites.
- ENG 1003 has ENG 1002 or ENG 1100 or ENG 1101 as pre-requisites. It is highly recommended
but not required.
- One semester of 3000 level or higher language course can replace UN 1025.
- UN 1025 and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
- CH 1160 and CH 1161 are co-requisites. They have CH 1150 and CH 1151 as pre-requisites.
Year 2
Fall
MA 3160 - Multivariable Calculus with Technology
Introduction to calculus in two and three dimensions, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the gradient, multiple integrals; introduction to vector-valued functions and vector calculus, divergence, curl, and the integration theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3
CEE 3501 - Environmental Engineering Fundamentals
Basic principles and calculations for environmental engineering. Covers application of mass balance, energy balance, and physical/chemical/biological principles to water and wastewater treatment, surface water quality, air quality, solid waste management, and groundwater quality.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1160 or MA 1161) and MA 2160 and CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
GE 2000 - Understanding the Earth
Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, groundwater, streams, shorelines, deserts, glaciers, geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and the dynamics of the earth's crust, mantle, and core.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
3 Credits of HASS: Humanities and Fine Arts
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Humanities and Fine Arts List.
- 6 credits must be upper level (3000-4999) courses
- UN1015 AND (UN1025 or Modern Language – 3000 level or higher) are prerequisites to
all upper level non-language HASS courses
- Prerequisites for upper level language courses are appropriate placement score OR
required lower level language course
- 3 credits are required from each of the following lists:
- Communication and Composition
- Humanities and Fine Arts (HU/FA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (EC/PSY/SS)
- Any HASS or HASS Restricted
3 Credits of Critical/Creative Thinking
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- MA 3160 has MA 2160 as a pre-requisite.
- CEE 3501 has MA 2160 and CH 1150 or CH 1151 as pre-requisites.
- Creative/Critical Thinking can be taken in the spring of Year 2 if Soc. Resp./Ethical
Reasoning is taken in the fall. It and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
Spring
MA 2320 - Elementary Linear Algebra
An introduction to linear algebra and how it can be used. Topics include systems of equations, vectors, matrices, orthogonality, subspaces, and the eigenvalue problem.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121
MA 3520 - Elementary Differential Equations
First order equations, linear equations, and systems of equations.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)
CEE 3502 - Environmental Monitoring and Measurement Analysis
Introduction to environmental data acquisition and interpretation, fundamentals of environmental monitoring, instrumentation, measurement techniques, and statistical analyses. Measurements are conducted in a variety of engineered and natural environments. Probability and statistical analyses are applied to the collected data.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
ENG 2120 - Statics-Strength of Materials
The composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, and 2nd moments of area. Intro to the mechanical behavior of materials, including calculation of stresses, strains, and deformations due to axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Uses MATLAB.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102
3 Credits of Social Reso. / Ethical Reasoning
Total 18 Credits
- Take MA 2320 or MA 2321 - Elementary Linear Algebra. Their pre-requisite is MA 1160.
- Take MA 3520 or MA 3521 - Elementary Differential Equations. Their pre-requisites
are MA 2160 and MA 2320/2321.
- Linear algebra and differential equations can be taken during the same semester (MA
2321 and MA 3521) or separate semesters (MA 2320 and MA 3520).
- ENG 3200 has MA 2160, PH 2100, CH 1150/1151, and ENG 1102 as pre-requisites.
- ENG 2120 has MA 2160, PH 2100, and ENG 1102 as pre-requisites.
- Creative/Critical Thinking can be taken in the spring of Year 2 if Soc. Resp./Ethical
Reasoning is taken in the fall. It and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements.
Year 3
Fall
CEE 3620 - Water Resources Engineering
Introduction to hydrologic engineering, including rainfall-runoff modeling and hydrologic frequency analysis. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems such as pipe networks and storm water management systems. Computational, field, and experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or CEE 3502(C) or CEE 3710(C))
CEE 4505 - Surface Water Quality Engineering
Develops the scientific basis for water quality management in lakes and rivers. Considers the origin, behavior, and fate of nutrients and toxic substances. Introduces engineered approaches for lake management, including mass balance modeling. Presents techniques for water quality restoration and the legal framework supporting pollution control.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4501 - Environmental Engineering Chemical Processes
Application of chemistry, conservation principles, and mathematics to the analysis of chemical processes occurring in natural and engineered environments. Topics include acid-base phenomena, the carbonate system, precipitation/dissolution, redox chemistry, diffusion, mass transfer, and applications to engineering design.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (CEE 3501 or CEE 3503) and CEE 3502 and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200)
3 Credits of Any HASS / HASS Restricted
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from any HASS list (including the HASS Restricted List).
- 6 credits must be upper level (3000-4999) courses
- UN1015 AND (UN1025 or Modern Language – 3000 level or higher) are prerequisites to
all upper level non-language HASS courses
- Prerequisites for upper level language courses are appropriate placement score OR
required lower level language course
- 3 credits are required from each of the following lists:
- Communication and Composition
- Humanities and Fine Arts (HU/FA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (EC/PSY/SS)
- Any HASS or HASS Restricted
Total 17 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- CEE 3620 has CEE 3502 and ENG 3200 has pre-requisites. CEE 3502 can also be taken
as a co-requisite.
- CEE 4505 has CEE 3501 as a pre-requisite.
- CEE 4501 has CEE 3501, CEE 3502, and ENG 3200 as pre-requisites.
- BL 3080 requires sophomore standing.
Spring
CEE 4506 - Sustainable Engineering
Study of sustainability, engineering and design including systems analysis, life cycle analysis, biogeochemical cycles, energy balances, energy conservation and development, models for sustainable engineering, environmental regulations as sustainability instruments, sustainability in the build environment, and industrial ecology and compliance.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4503 - Drinking Water Treatment Principles and Design
Provides an overview of the principles and design of municipal water treatment practices. Understand the physical and chemical processes employed in water treatment. Design individual unit processes with a view toward integration into complete treatment systems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
BL 3310 - Environmental Microbiology
General principles of microbiology, focusing on both the use and control of microorganisms. Topics include microbial structure, function, growth, metabolism, and diversity, as well as microbial involvement in water and waste treatment, waterborne diseases, and pollution control. Not open to students with credit in BL3210.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): BL 1200 or BL 1400
3 Credits of HASS: Social and Behavioral Sci
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences List.
- 6 credits must be upper level (3000-4999) courses
- UN1015 AND (UN1025 or Modern Language – 3000 level or higher) are prerequisites to
all upper level non-language HASS courses
- Prerequisites for upper level language courses are appropriate placement score OR
required lower level language course
- 3 credits are required from each of the following lists:
- Communication and Composition
- Humanities and Fine Arts (HU/FA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (EC/PSY/SS)
- Any HASS or HASS Restricted
3 Credits of Selected Technical Elective
See Selected Technical Electives below.
Total 16 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (.5)
- CEE 4506 has CEE 3501 as a pre-requisite.
- CEE 4503 has CEE 3501 as a pre-requisite.
- BL 3310 has BL 3080 as a pre-requisite. It requires junior standing.
Year 4
Fall
3 Credits of Professional Electives
Take 1 professional elective in fall of Year 4 (3 credits).
- Any 3000 or higher level course in civil and environmental engineering or in any other
engineering department.
- Any 1000 or higher level course in biology, chemistry, computer science, construction
management, geology, forestry, or physics.
- Any 4000 or higher level course in mathematics.
- Any 2000 or higher level course in business or economics (ACC, BUS, EC, FIN, MGT,
MIS, MKT).
- Any 2000 or higher level course in surveying.
- Any 3000 or higher level course in humanities, social sciences, or university wide
(HU, SS, UN).
- An overall GPA of 3.00 is required to take graduate level courses (5000 level).
- A maximum of two (2) graduate level courses may be used toward your BS ENVE degree.
- Other courses may be used to satisfy the professional electives requirement if approved
by the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering academic advisor.
Undergraduate Catalog
EC 3400 - Economic Decision Analysis
Studies economic decision-making for actions occurring over time. Covers decision tools for comparing alternatives, public project evaluation, risk and uncertainty, mutually exclusive decisions, multiple objective decisions, interest rate calculations, cash flow analysis, depreciation and taxes, cost of capital, capital budgeting.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Engineering Management, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance;
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
CEE 3810 - Soil Mechanics for Engineers
Develops the terminology and descriptions common to the field. Studies soil compressibility, fluid flow, response to mechanical compaction, and strength as well as methods of determining geostatic stresses and stress changes due to boundary loadings. An experimental laboratory experience reinforces the lecture material.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000(C) and (MEEM 2150 or ENG 2120) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200 or GE 3850)
CEE 4502 - Wastewater Treatment Principles and Design
Principles of physical, chemical, and biological processes employed in wastewater treatment. Design of selected individual units within wastewater treatment systems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4504 - Air Quality Engineering and Science
Overview of air quality regulation in the U.S. and world, including basic concepts of atmospheric chemistry and transport; fugitive, point, and area emissions; principles and tradeoffs of operation and design of air pollution control systems; and application of air quality models.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 3331 - Professional Practice
Professional expectations of civil and environmental engineers demonstrated through readings, discussion, and writing. Topics include the consequences of engineering, design issues, legal aspects, ethical considerations, government requirements, management, leadership, and contract issues.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Total 17 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- EC 3400 requires junior standing and UN 1015 and UN 1025 as pre-requisites.
- Take CEE 3810 Soil Mechanics or FW 3330 Soil Science.
- CEE 3810 has ENG 3200 and ENG 2120 as pre-requisites and GE 2000 as a pre-requisite
or co-requisite.
- FW 3330 has CH1150/CH 1151 as pre-requisites.
- CEE 4502 and CEE 4504 have CEE 3501 as a pre-requisite.
- CEE 3331 requires junior standing.
Spring
3 Credits of Professional Electives (take 1)
Take 1 professional elective in spring of Year 4 (at least 3 credits).
- Any 3000 or higher level course in civil and environmental engineering or in any other
engineering department.
- Any 1000 or higher level course in biology, chemistry, computer science, construction
management, geology, forestry, or physics.
- Any 4000 or higher level course in mathematics.
- Any 2000 or higher level course in business or economics (ACC, BUS, EC, FIN, MGT,
MIS, MKT).
- Any 2000 or higher level course in surveying.
- Any 3000 or higher level course in humanities, social sciences, or university wide
(HU, SS, UN).
- An overall GPA of 3.00 is required to take graduate level courses (5000 level).
- A maximum of two (2) graduate level courses may be used toward your BS ENVE degree.
- Other courses may be used to satisfy the professional electives requirement if approved
by the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering academic advisor.
Undergraduate Catalog
3 Credits of Free Electives
Any credit 1000-level or above, not on the co-curricular activities list, and not
non-repeatable duplicated or equivalent courses. Transfer credits, AP credits, cooperative
education credits, lab recitation credits can also be used as free electives.
3 Credits of Composition / Communication
HASS Electives
See University General Education Requirements. Select one course from the Communication and Composition List. Think about taking
HU3120 (Technical and Professional Communication).
- 6 credits must be upper level (3000-4999) courses
- UN1015 AND (UN1025 or Modern Language – 3000 level or higher) are prerequisites to
all upper level non-language HASS courses
- Prerequisites for upper level language courses are appropriate placement score OR
required lower level language course
- 3 credits are required from each of the following lists:
- Communication and Composition
- Humanities and Fine Arts (HU/FA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (EC/PSY/SS)
- Any HASS or HASS Restricted
CEE 4905 - Engineering Design Project
An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4900 or CE4910. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Permission of instructor required;
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
CEE 4509 - Environmental Process & Simulation
Provides a rigorous hands-on introduction to process control, laboratory and pilot-plant experimentation focused on physical, chemical and biological treatment systems used in environmental engineering.
- Credits:
2.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): (CEE 3501 or CEE 3503) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) and (CEE 4502 or CEE 4503(C))
Total 14 Credits
PE Co-Curricular (0.5)
- CEE 4905 Senior Design requires the pre-requisites listed below in Senior Design Pre-Requisites.
- Visit CEGE Undergraduate Capstone for other senior design options.
Electives
Senior Design (SD) Pre-requisites
Complete the following pre-requisites for CEE 4905. For other senior design options,
please visit the CEGE Undergraduate Capstone.
Required
CEE 3501 - Environmental Engineering Fundamentals
Basic principles and calculations for environmental engineering. Covers application of mass balance, energy balance, and physical/chemical/biological principles to water and wastewater treatment, surface water quality, air quality, solid waste management, and groundwater quality.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1160 or MA 1161) and MA 2160 and CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
CEE 3502 - Environmental Monitoring and Measurement Analysis
Introduction to environmental data acquisition and interpretation, fundamentals of environmental monitoring, instrumentation, measurement techniques, and statistical analyses. Measurements are conducted in a variety of engineered and natural environments. Probability and statistical analyses are applied to the collected data.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)
CEE 3620 - Water Resources Engineering
Introduction to hydrologic engineering, including rainfall-runoff modeling and hydrologic frequency analysis. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems such as pipe networks and storm water management systems. Computational, field, and experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or CEE 3502(C) or CEE 3710(C))
CEE 3503 may be taken instead of CEE 3501.
Plus 4 of the Following
CEE 3810 - Soil Mechanics for Engineers
Develops the terminology and descriptions common to the field. Studies soil compressibility, fluid flow, response to mechanical compaction, and strength as well as methods of determining geostatic stresses and stress changes due to boundary loadings. An experimental laboratory experience reinforces the lecture material.
- Credits:
4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): GE 2000(C) and (MEEM 2150 or ENG 2120) and (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200 or GE 3850)
CEE 4502 - Wastewater Treatment Principles and Design
Principles of physical, chemical, and biological processes employed in wastewater treatment. Design of selected individual units within wastewater treatment systems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4504 - Air Quality Engineering and Science
Overview of air quality regulation in the U.S. and world, including basic concepts of atmospheric chemistry and transport; fugitive, point, and area emissions; principles and tradeoffs of operation and design of air pollution control systems; and application of air quality models.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4506 - Sustainable Engineering
Study of sustainability, engineering and design including systems analysis, life cycle analysis, biogeochemical cycles, energy balances, energy conservation and development, models for sustainable engineering, environmental regulations as sustainability instruments, sustainability in the build environment, and industrial ecology and compliance.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
Geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence, movement, and development of subsurface water. Quantitative methods for analyzing groundwater systems are introduced.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
FW 3330 may be taken instead of CEE 3810.
Selected Technical Electives
Geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence, movement, and development of subsurface water. Quantitative methods for analyzing groundwater systems are introduced.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
CEE 4507 - Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Application of basic principles in civil and environmental engineering to the analysis and design of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and their appurtenances.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-1)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): (CEE 3501 or CEE 3503) and CEE 3620
CEE 4511 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering
Characterization, treatment, separation, and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. Science and engineering for the management of solid and hazardous waste problems. Technologies discussed include incineration, landfilling, vapor extraction, soil washing, and bioremediation.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503
CEE 4518 - Aquatic Biogeochemistry
Covers interactions among chemical, biological, and physical processes within aquatic ecosystems as well as role of aquatic ecosystems in global biogeochemistry. Modeling as an integrative tool is stressed.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, in even years
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 4501(C) and CEE 4505(C)
CEE 4528 - Global Biogeochemistry
This course gives an overview of important biogeochemical processes occurring in land, air, and water. An emphasis is put on modeling as an integrating tool.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, in odd years
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 4501(C)
CEE 4620 - River and Floodplain Hydraulics
Analysis and modeling strategies of open channel systems, including natural channels, designed channels, flow transitions, non-uniform flow, and unsteady flow.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620
CEE 4640 - Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development
Design techniques for stormwater collection, conveyance, infiltration, and detention storage systems are discussed, both traditional stormwater management systems and newer approaches based on the philosophy of low impact development (LID) that seek not to alter the natural ecology of a site.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620
CEE 4665 - Stream Restoration
Basic mechanics of the transport of sediments in natural systems, including tractive forces and geomorphic functions.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620
CEE 4993 - Engineering with Developing Communities
Study of applying appropriate, community-based, and sustainable engineering in developing communities. Concepts of human-centered design and sustainable development are covered. Topics are drawn from several areas of engineering, including water and wastewater treatment, construction materials, solid waste, energy, and information systems.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): BE 3350 or CM 3110 or ENG 3200 or MEEM 3201 or CEE 3200
CH 4515 - Atmospheric Chemistry
Study of the photochemical processes governing the composition of the troposphere and stratosphere, with application to air pollution and climate change. Covers radical chain reaction cycles, heterogeneous chemistry, atmospheric radiative transfer, and measurement techniques for atmospheric gases.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate;
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
- Pre-Requisite(s): CH 3510 or CH 3520(C) or ENVE 4501 or ENVE 4504 or CEE 4501 or CEE 4504
MEEM 4240 - Combustion & Air Pollution
Introduces sources of emissions from combustion, applies thermo-chemical principles to model the formation of pollutants, and identifies impacts of air pollutants on the environment and human health. Addresses pollution regulation and societal impacts including emissions, climate change, and air quality.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering;
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2201 or ENG 3200 or CEE 3200
