Online Water Resources Modeling Certificate

Earn Your Water Resources Modeling Certificate Online from One of the Top Universities in the Nation for STEM.

Learn to harness one of Earth’s most abundant and precious resources with a graduate certificate in water resources modeling from Michigan Tech.

Water resources modeling is a branch of engineering that focuses on solving complicated, open-ended, real-world water resources problems in natural and built systems. It solves these problems by first a) researching and conducting decision making analysis; and then b) developing and executing models using state of the practice technologies. This branch of engineering, which is math-intensive, also involves using programming to manage large datasets; and validate, calibrate, and optimize models for design.

Some projects that water resource engineers participate in include planning and creating artificial lakes and ponds, designing rain gardens and bioswales, and managing and mitigating floods.

Build on Your Science or Engineering Background with a Water Resources Modeling Certificate.

Our water resources modeling program is math- and science-intensive. So, if your background is in one of the physical sciences, geosciences, computational sciences, or engineering, you can boost your skills set in our data-driven program. You will gain in-depth modeling experience using real-world case studies in a hydrologic, 2D hydrodynamic, or hydraulic system.

Why Earn Your Water Resources Certificate Online at MTU?

At Michigan Tech, we help produce some of the top engineers and researchers in the world. That’s why Forbes ranks Michigan Tech among the top 25 best STEM colleges in the nation. The water resources modeling program at MTU is also highly respected by employers for the rigor of its curriculum and the expertise of its graduates.

When you earn your water resources certificate online from MTU, rest assured that you’re joining the #3 best accredited online college in Michigan and one of the top water resources modeling certificate online programs available. Your water resources modeling certificate will provide you with everything you need to excel in this data-driven world, including the following:

Experiential learning: Your water resources modeling courses integrate multi-part, real-world problem solving using practical applications of theory and relevant engineering projects.
Renowned faculty: You will work closely with award-winning researchers in their fields — including nationally recognized engineers, environmental and hydrodynamic scientists, and committee leaders.
Career preparation: 98% of our water resources modeling students are employed in their field or accepted to graduate programs within six months of graduation.

Take Data-Driven, Online Courses.

At MTU, you’ll learn firsthand about water resources modeling, thanks to engaging and challenging courses covering a diverse range of topics, which include water quality engineering, hydrodynamic modeling, and limnology.

Work with an advisor to select those courses that fit your background and professional interests. (You may have to take some prerequisites to be prepared.) Then, choose three elective courses to complete your 9-credit certificate.

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Electives: Choose Three Courses

CEE 5504 - Water Quality Modeling in Natural Systems

Application of mathematical modeling to water quality management. Models are developed to simulate natural phenomena, mass transport, and reaction kinetics in lake and river ecosystems. Students will construct simple models and be introduced to state of the art modeling tools.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 4505 or BL 4450

CEE 5520 - Introduction to Hydrodynamic Modeling

Introduce fundamental concept and numerical methods used in hydrodynamic modeling, physical process in the hydrodynamic system and their numerical representation using governing equations. Students construct simplified numerical models with application to problems of coastal oceans and large lakes, as well as engineering systems of interest to environmental and other engineers.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560

CEE 5610 - Water Resources System Modeling & Design

Solve complicated, open-ended real-world water resources problems in natural and built systems by developing and executing models using state of the practice technologies. Includes programming to manage large datasets and validation or calibration and optimization of models for design.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620 or CEE 3650

CEE 5625 - 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

What Can You Do With a Water Resources Modeling Certificate?

Water resources modeling is about solving some of the most important issues today, such as climate change, water scarcity, and the demands of growing populations.

Here are some popular jobs you can find with a water resources modeling certificate:

Water Resources Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Test Engineer
Infrastructure Engineer
Environmental Consultant

Get Started on Your Online Water Resources Certificate.

Take the next step on your journey at Michigan Tech and join one of the top water resources modeling programs in the nation. We are here to answer your questions and to help you succeed in your online program.