The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering program at Gannon University is
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. It is a demanding
curriculum which combines mathematics, the basic sciences, and engineering principles.
Students in the program develop strong analytical skills and a broad understanding of
environmental problems. Environmental engineers are qualified to fill jobs designated for
environmental scientists, and are also eligible for professional positions not open to those
trained as scientists. Engineers often command higher salaries than non-engineers. Graduates
will find careers in the public and private sectors: with government agencies, environmental
consulting firms, and with private industry.
The Environmental Engineering program at Gannon offers small classes and individual
attention from the faculty. 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.
Program Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes
In accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the following program
educational objectives have been established.
- Graduates of the program shall have engineering knowledge and skills that allow them to
effectively begin a career as environmental engineers in consulting, industry, or
government;
- Graduates of the program shall have an understanding of the scientific basis of
engineering design and be prepared for graduate study in environmental engineering or a
related field;
- Graduates of the program shall have a broad but individualized general education that
fosters leadership, teamwork, ethics, and an understanding of the impact of their
profession in a global and societal context;
- Graduates of the program will value professional development as evidenced by pursuit of
graduate education, professional licensure, and/or membership in professional
organizations.
To accomplish the Program Educational Objectives and to satisfy the ABET specific
requirements for the environmental engineering degree, the program has set forth the
following Learning Outcomes, along with an assessment process to provide feedback for
continuous improvement in the program. Graduates of the Environmental Engineering
program must attain:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(particularly in the areas of water quality and environmental health).
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
The environmental engineering curriculum is designed to provide environmental engineering
graduates with a comprehensive engineering education. Students must demonstrate that they
have attained 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 practice and 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.
Course Requirements for the B. S. in Environmental Engineering degree (135 credits)
Liberal Studies Core
See catalog for details.
Economics
BCOR 111 or 112 Micro- or Macroeconomics
Public Speaking
SPCH 111 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Math and Basic Sciences
BIOL 122 Mol/Cell Biology (3)
BIOL 106 or 331 Microbiology (3)
CHEM 111 Gen Chemistry I (3)
CHEM 112 Gen Chemistry I Lab ( 1)
CHEM 114 Gen Chemistry II (3)
CHEM 115 Gen Chemistry II Lab (1)
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I (3)
MATH 140 Calculus I (3)
MATH 141 Calculus II (3)
MATH 242 Calculus III (3)
MATH 304 Differential Equations I (3)
MATH 312 Probability & Statistics (3)
PHYS 111 Gen Physics III (3)
PHYS 212 Gen Physics IV (3)
PHYS 218 Physics Lab for Engineers (1)
Environmental Engineering and Science Core
ENG 101 Introduction to Engineering (3)
ME 201 Statics (3)
ME 204 Dynamics (3)
ME 205/206 Dig Computer & Lab (2)
ME 312 Thermodynamics (3)
ME 336 Fluid Mechanics (3)
ENV120 or 121 Environmental Science I or II (3)
ENV101PhysGeologyorENV210EnvGeology(3)
ENV400 Environmental Toxicology (3)
ENV401 Env Health Lab (1)
ENV312/313EnvironmentalHydrologywithlab(4)
ENV493 Environmental Engineering (3)
ENV494/495 Senior Design I and II (4)
GENV 540 Industrial Health I or GENV 645 Human Health Risk Assessment (3)
GENV 544 Environmental Law & Regulations (3)
GENV 551 Water/Wastewater Engineering (3)
GENV 552 Hydraulic Design & Treatment Operations (4)
At least six (6) credits from the following:
GENV 520 Environmental Site Assessment (2)
GENV 522 Wetlands Science & Engineering (2)
GENV 535 Water Quality Modeling (4)
GENV 541 Industrial Health II (3)
GENV 555 Air Pollution Control Engineering (3)
GENV 565 Soil & Groundwater Pollution (3)
GENV 577 Indus/Hazardous Waste Treatment (3)
Typical 4 year program in Environmental Engineering
First Semester
3 College Composition/LENG 111
3 Calculus I/MATH 140
3 Gen Chemistry I/CHEM 111
1 Gen Chemistry I Lab/CHEM 112
3 Intro to Engineering/ENG 101
3 Environmental Science I/ENV 120
16
Second Semester
3 Crit Analysis & Comp/LENG 112
3 Calculus II/MATH 141
3 General Physics III/PHYS 111
3 General Chemistry II/CHEM 114
1 General Chemistry II Lab/CHEM 115
3 Speech/SPCH 111
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Third Semester
2 Dig Computer & Lab/ME 205, 206
3 General Physics IV/PHYS 212
1 Physics Lab for Engineers/PHYS 218
3 Statics/ME 201
3 Calculus III/MATH 242
3 Philosophy/LPHI 131
15
Fourth Semester
3 Differential Equations I/MATH 304
3 Dynamics/ME 204
3 Hist of West & World/LHST 111
3 PhysicalorEnvGeology/ENV101or210
3 Philosophy II series/LPHI
3 Economics/BCOR 111 or 112
18
Fifth Semester
4 Env Toxicology & Lab/ENV 400, 401
3 Mol/Cell Biology/BIOL 122
4 Env Hydrology & lab/ENV 312,313
3 Sacred Scriptures/LTHE 121
3 Organic Chemistry I/CHEM 221
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Sixth Semester
3 Environmental Engineering/ENV 493
3 Microbiology/BIOL 106 or 331
3 Thermodynamics/ME 312
3 Probability & Statistics/MATH 312
3 Theology II Series/LTHE
3 Literature Series/LENG
18
Seventh Semester
2 Senior Design I/ENV 494
3 Industrial Health I/GENV 540
3 Water/Wastewater Engineering/GENV 551
4 Hydraulic Design & Trtmnt Operat/GENV 552
3 Fluid Mechanics/ME 336
3 Fine Arts Series/LFIN
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Eighth Semester
2 Senior Design II/ENV 495
3 Soil & Groundwater Pollution/GENV 565
3 Environmental Law & Reg/GENV 544
3 Air Poll. Control Engineering/GENV 555
3 Senior Seminar/LBST 383 or CHEM 420
3 Theology or Phil Series III/LTHE or LPHI
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