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Program Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes

In accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 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;
• The faculty will support students in their professional and postgraduate educational development by offering faculty advice and departmental support, including support for student societies and professional groups.

To accomplish these objectives, the department 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 should demonstrate:

1. Proficiency in mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, the natural sciences including organic chemistry, microbiology, and fluid mechanics;
2. Knowledge of environmental engineering fundamentals relevant to the areas of air, water, land, and environmental health;
3. Capability to design and conduct experiments for aqueous systems and collect and analyze data in the environmental health setting;
4. Proficiency in advanced environmental engineering principles and practice relevant to aqueous systems and environmental health;
5. Understanding of environmental regulations and the roles of public and private organizations in environmental regulatory compliance;
6. Ability to perform engineering design;
7. Ability to communicate effectively and function as a member and a leader on multi-disciplinary teams;
8. Understanding of professional practice issues, including the importance of professional licensure and ethical responsibility;
9. Knowledge of contemporary issues on a local and global scale, an appreciation for cultural diversity, and a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.