About this Program
- College: Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
- Credits for Degree: 128
- Additional Information
- Related Environmental Engineering Programs
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Department Recommendations
All students are strongly encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam which is the first exam leading to licensure as a professional engineer. Application should be made in the semester before graduation.
Qualified students are encouraged to pursue master's and doctoral studies to increase their knowledge and broaden their employment opportunities.
Educational Objectives
Environmental engineering graduates will continue to develop and apply their knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and solve environmental problems. Evidence of achievement of this objective includes one or more of the following:
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
- Obtaining and maintaining a Professional Engineering License
- Admission to graduate school, including medical, law or other professional schools
- Completing educational and professional short courses
Program graduates can aspire to careers that benefit society as a result of their educational experiences in science, analysis and design, as well as in their social and cultural activities. Evidence of achievement of this objective includes the following:
- Employment as an engineer or in a related technical capacity
- Participating in professional organizations
- Providing community service
Program graduates will be able to communicate and work effectively in all work settings including those that are multidisciplinary. Evidence of achievement of this objective includes one or more of the following:
- Publication in scientific and engineering journals
- Presenting at scientific and engineering conferences
- Teaching
- Contributing to scientific and engineering studies
- Service as a task or team leader
Mission
The mission of the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences (EES) is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs in environmental engineering sciences, to conduct an internationally recognized environmental research program that benefits humanity, and to provide authoritative guidance to individuals and organizations charged with preventing and solving local, state, national and global environmental problems. EES serves as a leader in interdisciplinary programs aimed at solving environmental problems and as a major on campus crucible for identification, conceptualization and resolution of environmental issues.
Related Environmental Engineering Programs
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 critical-tracking course (CHM 2045 or CHM 2095, CHM 2046 or CHM 2096, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAP 2302, PHY 2048 and PHY 2049) with a minimum grade of C within two attempts, including withdrawals.
- 2.5 GPA on the best of a maximum of two attempts at each critical-tracking course
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C within two attempts, including withdrawals
- 2.5 GPA on the best of a maximum of two attempts at each critical-tracking course
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts, including withdrawals
- 2.5 GPA on the best of a maximum of two attempts at each critical-tracking course
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts, including withdrawals
- 2.5 GPA on the best of a maximum of two attempts at each critical-tracking course
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete the remaining critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C in each course within two attempts, including withdrawals
- 2.5 GPA on the best of a maximum of two attempts at each critical-tracking course
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Students are expected to complete the general education International (GE-N) and Diversity (GE-D) requirements. This is often done concurrently with another general education requirement (typically, GE-C, H, or S).
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: | 3 | |
| General Chemistry 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | ||
| Chemistry for Engineers 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | ||
| CHM 2045L | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 1 |
| IDS 1161 | What is the Good Life (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 |
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics) | 4 |
| State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| Select one: | 3 | |
| General Chemistry 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | ||
| Chemistry for Engineers 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | ||
| CHM 2046L | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 1 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Expository and Argumentative Writing (Gen Ed Composition) | ||
| Argument and Persuasion (Gen Ed Composition) | ||
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) | 4 |
| State Core Gen Ed Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| ENC 3246 | Professional Communication for Engineers (State Core Gen Ed Composition; minimum grade of C required) | 3 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) | 4 |
| PHY 2048 | Physics with Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 3 |
| PHY 2048L | Laboratory for Physics with Calculus 1 (Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 1 |
| Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| EES 4203 | Phase Partitioning in the Environment | 4 |
| EGM 2511 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | 3 |
| MAP 2302 | Elementary Differential Equations (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| PHY 2049 | Physics with Calculus 2 (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| PHY 2049L | Laboratory for Physics with Calculus 2 | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer After Semester Four | ||
| CGN 3501C or EMA 3010 |
Civil Engineering Materials or Materials |
3-4 |
| STA 3032 | Engineering Statistics | 3 |
| Technical elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| EES 4201 | Water Chemistry | 3 |
| EGM 3400 | Elements of Dynamics | 2 |
| ENV 3040C | Computational Methods in Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| ENV 4041C | Environmental Analysis | 3 |
| Approved Engineering graphics or geographic information systems elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| CWR 3201 | Hydrodynamics | 4 |
| EES 4102 | Wastewater Microbiology | 2 |
| ENV 4101 | Elements of Atmospheric Pollution | 3 |
| ENV 4514C | Water and Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| ENV 4121 | Air Pollution Control Design | 3 |
| ENV 4351 | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | 4 |
| ENV 4501 | Environmental Hydrology 1 | 3 |
| ENV 4561 | Hydraulic Systems Design | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester Nine | ||
| ENV 3930 | Environmental Engineering Ethics Seminar | 1 |
| ENV 4506 | Environmental Hydrology 2 | 3 |
| ENV 4601 | Environmental Resources Management | 2 |
| Approved Sustainability elective | 3 | |
| Technical elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Ten | ||
| EES 4005C | Ecological Engineering | 3 |
| Approved Capstone design elective | 3 | |
| Technical electives 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
| 1 | Technical elective: Any EES/ENV course not specified above, except EES 3000L. |
Approved Electives
Sustainability Elective
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CGN 4905 | Special Problems in Civil Engineering (Sustainable Engineering) | 3 |
| EES 3008 | Energy and Environment | 3 |
| EES 4050 | Environmental Planning and Design | 3 |
| ENV 4932 | Special Problems in Environmental Engineering Sciences (The Science, Policy and Economics of Recycling) | 3 |
| ENV 4932 | Special Problems in Environmental Engineering Sciences (Sustainable Nanotechnology 2) | 3 |
Engineering Graphics or Geographic Information Systems Elective
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CGN 2328 | Technical Drawing and Visualization | 3 |
| EML 2023 | Computer Aided Graphics and Design | 3 |
| GIS 3043 | Foundations of Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| GIS 3072C | Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| URP 4273 | Survey of Planning Information Systems | 3 |
Capstone Design Elective
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 4300 | Solid Waste Containment Design | 3 |
| ENV 4122 | Design of Air Pollution Control System | 3 |
| ENV 4353 | Solid Waste Systems Design | 3 |
| ENV 4432 | Potable Water System Design | 3 |
| ENV 4532 | Wastewater System Design | 3 |
| ENV 4913 | Integrated Product and Process Design 2: Environmental Engineering Sciences 1 | 3 |
| 1 | By application only. The ENV 4912/ENV 4913 sequence counts as a technical elective and the capstone design elective. Both courses must be completed to receive credit. |
Environmental engineering applies engineering and scientific principles to protect and preserve human health and the environment. It embraces broad environmental concerns, including air and water quality, solid and hazardous wastes, groundwater protection and remediation, water resources and management, environmental policy, radiological health, environmental biology and chemistry, systems ecology, water and wastewater treatment and wetlands ecology.
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
ABET EAC Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Enrollment and Graduation Numbers can be found on the college website.
Before Graduating Students Must
- Pass assessment by two or more faculty and/or industrial practitioners of student performance on a major design experience.
- Pass assessment in two courses of individual assignments targeted to each particular learning outcome. Assessment will be provided by the instructor of the course according to department standards.
- Complete an exit interview in your final semester.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major Will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Content
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to environmental engineering problems.
- Design and conduct environmental engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the data collected.
Critical Thinking
- Design an environmental engineering system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability constraints.
Communication
- Communicate technical data and design information effectively in writing and in speech to project stakeholders.
Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3 | SLO 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 2046 | I | |||
| CHM 2046L | I | |||
| EES 4102L | A | R | ||
| EES 4103 | R | |||
| EES 4201 | A | R | ||
| EES 4203 | R | R | ||
| EMV 3040C | A | |||
| EMV 4121 | R | |||
| EMV 4514C | I | A | ||
| ENC 3254 | I | |||
| ENV 4041C | A | R | ||
| ENV 4514C | I | A | ||
| Capstone Design Elective ENV 4122 or ENV 4353 or ENV 4432 or ENV 4532 or ENV 4913 | A | A | ||
| FE Exam | A | A | ||
| Exit Interview | A | A | A | A |
Assessment Types
- Assignments
- Reports
- The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Exit survey