BS-Environmental Engineering
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering program at Gannon University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering Program Criteria. It is a demanding curriculum that combines mathematics, the basic sciences, and engineering principles. The Environmental Engineering program at Gannon offers small classes and a low student-to-faculty ratio. Each environmental engineering student will work with a faculty mentor on a senior design project to bring together the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering design to solve an environmental problem.
Students must demonstrate an introductory level knowledge of environmental issues associated with air, land, and water systems and associated environmental health impacts; an understanding of concepts of professional engineering design and practice; the roles and responsibilities of public institutions and private organizations pertaining to environmental engineering, and a proficiency in advanced principles and practice relevant to water quality and environmental health.
Graduates of our program are employed with government agencies, environmental consulting firms, and private industry.
Program Educational Objectives
In accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, by three to five years after graduation, graduates of the environmental engineering program will:
Have careers in industry, consulting, government, or other related fields where they successfully apply their knowledge and skills to Environmental Engineering Practice,
Continue their professional development through graduate work, workshops and seminars, and pursuit of a professional licensure,
Demonstrate leadership and communication skills through project management, report preparation, and professional presentations, and
Conduct themselves in accordance with professional ethical standards.
To accomplish the Program Educational Objectives and to satisfy the ABET specific requirements for the environmental engineering degree, the program has set forth Student Learning Outcomes, along with an assessment process to provide feedback for continuous improvement in the program.
Accelerated 5-Year B.S./M.S. in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science and Management
The 5-year B.S./M.S. program combines two degrees: a B.S. in Environmental Engineering with an M.S. in Environmental Science and Management. Eligibility for the program is competitive and admission is based on overall academic performance (minimum GPA: 3.0) and scientific/math aptitude. It may be necessary for students to take up to 18 credits each semester as an undergraduate. Early planning is essential and students must apply for the combined B.S/M.S. program during the junior year (a minimum of 64 credits completed). In order to receive credit at the graduate level for courses taken during the fourth years, students must have applied and been accepted into the B.S./M.S. program.
Recommended Graduate Courses during the Senior Years:
GENV 500 - Environmental Research Methods, 3 credits
GENV 549 - Industrial Safety, 3 credits
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Total combined credit hours for the 4 + 1 B.S./M.S. Program includes 153 credits (123 undergraduate credits plus 30 graduate credits). Consult the Graduate Catalog for additional information about other requirements for the M.S. program. Environmental Engineering majors are eligible to complete the Environmental Management track within the M.S. program.