Mission:

"The mission of the graduate environmental engineering program is to foster a stimulating, research based academic experience for the education of environmental engineers well-versed in fundamental knowledge, proficient in problem-solving skills, and aware of global environmental issues and who possess the technical and interpersonal skills essential for lifelong learning and productive careers in a rapidly changing world."

Program Educational Objectives:

Graduates of the advanced level Environmental Engineering program will demonstrate:

• A mastery of mathematical, scientific and technical principles needed for effective problem solving in environmental engineering.
• An ability to integrate, synthesize and apply engineering principles from diverse sources in experimentation, analysis, design, operation and construction of environmental systems.
• Effective communication skills.
• An appreciation/understanding of the importance of professionalism, lifelong learning and the protection of the health, safety and welfare of humanity and the environment.
• Increased competence gained from meaningful research conducted on cutting edge problems in environmental engineering.

Program Outcomes:

1. ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
4. ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. ability to communicate effectively
8. broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. knowledge of contemporary issues
11. ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice