Degree Requirements

RequirementsMinimum Notes

Mathematics and Basic Science

4

1

Advanced Science

1

2

Engineering Science and Design (includes MQP)

6

3

Notes:

  1. Mathematics and Basic Science
    1. Must include 6/3 units of mathematics, including differential and integral calculus, differential equations, and statistics.
    2. Must include 6/3 units of basic science, including 1/3 unit of biology (BB), 3/3 units of chemistry (CH), 1/3 unit of earth science (GE 2341 recommended) and 1/3 unit of PH (calculus based).

  2. Advanced Science: Must include 3/3 units of science in biology (BB) and chemistry (CH) with a minimum of 1/3 unit in BB and 1/3 unit in CH. Advanced BB courses must be at the 2000-level or higher. Advanced CH courses include CH 1040 and CH courses at the 2000-level or higher. Courses may not be double-counted toward the basic science requirement.

  3. Engineering Science and Design
    1. Must include 2/3 units in thermofluids, including 1/3 unit in fluid mechanics (ES 3004 recommended) and 1/3 unit in thermodynamics (ES 3001, CH 3510 or CHE 2013).
    2. Must include 2/3 units in mechanics and materials (CE 2000 or ES 2501, CE 2001 or ES 2502, ES 2001, ES 2503).
    3. Must include 3/3 units of Core Environmental Engineering (CHE 2011, CE 3059, CE 3062, CHE 3201).
    4. Must include 6/3 units in Environmental Engineering Electives, arranged as follows: 3/3 units in water quality and resources, 2/3 units in air and land environmental systems, and 1/3 unit in environmental management.
    5. Must include 1/3 unit of environmental health issues (CE 3059, CE 3060, CE 3061, or appropriate experience through IQP, independent study, or appropriate consortium courses).
    6. Must include 2/3 units with laboratory experimentation. Must include either CE 4060 or CHE 4401. The remaining 1/3 unit may be CE 4060, CHE 4401, laboratory courses in CH (CH 2640 or CH 2650, which would satisfy Advanced Science course requirements), or CE 2020.
    7. Must include 1/3 unit major design experience through the MQP, or other approved design experience in a course such as CHE 4403 or ME 4429.
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