Course variations

Course summary

This program provides a strong foundation in mathematics, physical, natural and engineering sciences. Instruction in environmental engineering includes air pollution, surface and groundwater hydrology, water and wastewater engineering and waste management. An Environmental Engineering degree is excellent preparation for immediate employment in all environmental arenas including consulting firms, governmental agencies, businesses including non-profits, and industry. Additionally, many of the graduates continue their education in graduate environmental engineering programs or other graduate programs.

Program modules

The modules are as follows: First-Year: CHEM 031 - Introductory Chemistry II 4, MATH 021 - Calculus I 4, ENGS 001 - Written Expression 3, CE 003 - Intro to Civil and Envir Engr 2, HSS Elective 3, CS 020 Programming for Engineers 3, CHEM 032 - Introductory Chemistry 4, MATH 022 - Calculus II 4, PHYS 031 - Physics for Engineers I 4, PHYS 030 - Problem Solving Session I (Optional) 1, ENGR 002 - Graphical Communication 2; Sophomore: MATH 121 - Calculus III 4, PHYS 125 - Physics for Engineers II 3, PHYS 123 - Problem Solving Session II (Optional) 1, CE 010 - Geomatics 4, STAT 143 - Statistics for Engineers 3, HSS Elective 3, MATH 271- Appl Math for Engr and Scientists 3, CE 001 - Statics 3, CE 132 - Env/Trans Systems 3, BIOL 001 - Principles of Biology or BIOL 002 - Principles of Biology 4, Earth Science 4; Junior: CE 100 - Mechanics of Materials 3, CE 133 - Dec Analysis in Env/Trans 3, CE 160 - Hydraulics 4, CE 134 - Modeling Env/Trans Systems 3, EE 100 - Modeling Env/Trans Systems 4, ME 040 - Thermodynamics 3, CE 151 - Water and Wastewater Engineering 3, CE 180 - Geotechnical Principles 4, HSS Elective 3; Senior: CE 254 - Environmental Qual Anyl 4, Science/Tech Elective 3, Env. Design Elective 3, HSS Elective 3, Env. Prof. Elective 3, CE 175 - Senior Design Project 3, Env. Design/Prof Elective 3.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have minimum entry requirements: four years of English; three years of mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and geometry (or equivalents); two years of the same foreign language (American Sign Language meets this requirement); two years of a natural or physical science, including a laboratory science; three years of social sciences. International students should have a minimum acceptable TOEFL score of both 550 for the paper-based and 79-80 for the iBT and a minimum of IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Vermont

Department name

College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, School of Engineering, Environmental Engineering Program