Majors Related to Environmental Engineering

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Your second and third years have distinctive course requirements and electives.

Here we can compare four related majors through select second and third year courses.

Environmental Engineering

GE 2000 - Understanding the Earth

Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, groundwater, streams, shorelines, deserts, glaciers, geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and the dynamics of the earth's crust, mantle, and core.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

CEE 3200 - Thermodynamics/Fluid Mechanics

Provides engineering students with a unified understanding of the fundamental conservation laws and property accounting applied to thermodynamic and fluid dynamic systems. Topics will include but are not limited to: ideal gas behavior; heat, work, and energy; 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics; heat pumps; cycles; hydrostatics; Bernoulli; pipe flow and loss; and lift and drag.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and CH 1151 and PH 2100 and ENG 1102 and MA 2160

CEE 3501 - Environmental Engineering Fundamentals

Basic principles and calculations for environmental engineering. Covers application of mass balance, energy balance, and physical/chemical/biological principles to water and wastewater treatment, surface water quality, air quality, solid waste management, and groundwater quality.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1160 or MA 1161) and MA 2160 and (CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151))

CEE 3502 - Environmental Monitoring and Measurement Analysis

Introduction to environmental data acquisition and interpretation, fundamentals of environmental monitoring, instrumentation, measurement techniques, and statistical analyses. Measurements are conducted in a variety of engineered and natural environments. Probability and statistical analyses are applied to the collected data.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (CH 1150 and CH 1151)

CEE 3620 - Water Resources Engineering

Introduction to hydrologic engineering, including rainfall-runoff modeling and hydrologic frequency analysis. Analysis and design of hydraulic systems such as pipe networks and storm water management systems. Computational, field, and experimental laboratory sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands-on learning opportunities.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 3200 or CEE 3200) and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or CEE 3502(C) or CEE 3710(C))

Applied Ecology and Environmental Science

FW 3012 - Survey of Silviculture

An introduction to the practice of silviculture including ecological principles which form the basis for forest management. The course emphasizes proper use of silviculture terminology and includes field examples of management practices. Course held at Ford Center, Alberta, MI.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Wildlife Ecology & Mgmt, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Ecology & Cons, App Ecol & Environ Sci, Forestry
Pre-Requisite(s): FW 2010 and FW 2051

FW 3110 - Natural Resource Policy

Covers concepts related to social systems and natural resources. Explores natural resource policy foundations and partners, rights and responsibilities, and approaches and practices within and between state, tribal, and federal levels of policy making, policy processes, implementation, and evaluation.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer

FW 3330 - Soil Science

Introduction to the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112(C) or (CH 1150(C) and CH 1151(C))

FW 3600 - Wildlife Habitat

Understand the ecological basis for management of forest wildlife and how forest management influences wildlife populations. Laboratory introduces techniques in wildlife research and management, especially methods of habitat analysis. Course held at Ford Center, Alberta, MI.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Wildlife Ecology & Mgmt, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Ecology & Cons, App Ecol & Environ Sci, Forestry; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

FW 3800 - Insect Ecology

Insects are widespread and diverse components of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This course will consider aspects of insect ecology, including biodiversity and conservation of insects, the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on insect populations, and the trophic diversity of insects. Course held at Ford Center, Alberta, MI.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Wildlife Ecology & Mgmt, Wildlife Ecology & Cons, App Ecol & Environ Sci, Natural Resources Management

Environmental Data Science

CS 2321 - Data Structures

Presents fundamental concepts in data structures. Topics include abstract data types (priority queues, dictionaries and graphs) and their implementations, algorithm analysis, sorting, text processing, and object-oriented design. A significant programming project is assigned.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1122 or CS 1131

DATA 1201 - Explorations in Data Science

The course introduces data science concepts using real-world examples and applications. Topics include the data science lifecycle, data science questions, data privacy, and ethics. The lab will introduce students to Linux systems, using the command line, and Python.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C)

FW 2060 - Fundamentals of Environmental Sustainability

The four scientific principles of sustainability (reliance on solar energy, biodiversity, nutrient cycling, population control) are the foundation of the course. The course applies basic principles of physics, chemistry, and biology and a systems approach to provide students with a fundamental understanding of how the environment functions and strategies for sustaining natural resources.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall

FW 3200 - Biometrics and Data Analysis

Sampling design, implementation and analysis for inventory and monitoring of attributes of stands, forests and landscapes. Includes computing skills for data entry, storage and analysis and application of statistical techniques to answer questions about ecological data.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): FW 2051 and (MA 2710 or MA 2720 or MA 3710)

FW 3540 - An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resource Management

The fundamentals of GIS and its application to natural resource management. Spatial data, its uses and limitations are evaluated. Students work extensively with the ARCGIS software package.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2710(C) or MA 2720(C) or MA 3710(C) or ENVE 3502 or CEE 3502(C)

Environmental Science and Sustainability

FW 2060 - Fundamentals of Environmental Sustainability

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall

SS 2300 - Environment and Society

Examines social approaches to understanding why environmental problems happen and how environmental problems are resolved. Includes concepts such as sustainability, market-based environmental policies, property systems, and environmental justice. Case studies may include biodiversity, deforestation, climate change, water quality, and toxics.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

BL 3310 - Environmental Microbiology

General principles of microbiology, focusing on both the use and control of microorganisms. Topics include microbial structure, function, growth, metabolism, and diversity, as well as microbial involvement in water and waste treatment, waterborne diseases, and pollution control. Not open to students with credit in BL3210.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 1200 or BL 1400 or BL 1020 or BL 1040 or BL 3080

FW 3020 - Forest Ecology

Environmental factors and plant and animal characteristics which control composition, structure, and function of forest ecosystems. Emphasis on how ecosystems change across space and time and knowledge needed to sustainably manage forest ecosystems for social, economic, and ecological benefits.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): FW 2051(C)

FW 3110 - Natural Resource Policy

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer

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Common First Year

Engineering majors have a common first year program.

Finding the right major means navigating a landscape of options. In the College of Engineering, the first year student experience is similar across majors. This allows you to complete many course requirements and still be on track if you should decide to change majors. In engineering, the first year may look like this:

Year 1 Fall

CH 1150 - University Chemistry I

Introduces the foundations of chemistry, including electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, states of matter, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture components.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): CH 1151
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

CH 1151 - University Chemistry Lab I

Laboratory to accompany CH1150.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): CH 1150
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 56 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

ENG 1101 - Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving

An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002(C))

CEE 1501 - Experiences in Environmental Engineering

Provides a series of activities that explore the field of environmental engineering. Through completion of the course, students will gain fundamental experiences with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to solve the complex environmental problems needing solutions from today's environmental engineers.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall

MA 1160 - Calculus with Technology I

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680

PH 1100 - Physics by Inquiry I

Experiments covering kinematics, force, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and waves are explored through guided construction. The course emphasizes understanding physical concepts through inquiry and the scientific method

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C)

UN 1015 - Composition

Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

Year 1 Spring

CH 1160 - University Chemistry II

A continuation of CH 1150. Introduces more complex concepts in chemistry, including kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical analysis. Additional topics may include chemistry of the metals and non-metals, biochemical systems, and nuclear chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture concepts.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): CH 1161
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)

CH 1161 - University Chemistry Laboratory II

Laboratory to accompany CH1160.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): CH 1160
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)

ENG 1102 - Engineering Modeling and Design

Continuation of ENG1101. Introduction to the engineering design process with an emphasis on graphics and documentation. Focuses on engineering problem solving in the context of the design process.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C)) and (ENG 1101 or (ENG 1001 and ENG 1100)) and (Spatial Visualization Score >= 19 or ENG 1002)

CEE 1003 - Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

Fundamentals of creating engineering drawings with modern CAD software. Topics include basic geometric construction, drawing modification, dimensioning, and working with layers. Designed for students with no CAD experience.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

MA 2160 - Calculus with Technology II

Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135 or MA 1121 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3

PH 2100 - University Physics I-Mechanics

A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, and the universal law of gravitation. C or better/AP credit in Calc 1 or co-requisite registration in PH2110 required.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1100(C) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121 or MA 1135) or (CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 and MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))

UN 1025 - Global Issues

Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

In this sample plan, there are two major-related courses required during the first two semesters, CEE 1501 and CEE 1003.

Design and Research Capstone

You will have the design and research experience as a senior.

Engineering students and those in the sciences will participate in a research or design project for their capstone or senior year. Engineering students can choose Senior Design or Enterprise for their capstone initiative. A student may find a research project at any time in their undergraduate career.

ENVE Senior Design Option

CEE 4905 - Engineering Design Project

An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4900 or CE4910. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

ENVE Enterprise Option

ENT 4950 - Enterprise Project Work V Capstone

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems, taking constraints into account and applying relevant standards. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives, planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading technical teams to accomplish project goals. Must be project ready as defined by major.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engrg, Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Network & System Admn, Electrical Eng Tech, Mechanical Engineering Tech, Surveying Engineering, Information Technology; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): (BE 3350 and BE 3700 and BE 3800 and BE 4900 and ENT 3950 and ENT 3960) or (CEE 3620 or CEE 3810) or CM 4855(C) or (CS 3712 or CS 4711 or CS 4760) or (ENT 3960 and (EE 3131 or (EE 3280 and EE 3261(C))) and EE 3901 and EE 3171(C) or EE 3173(C)) or (GE 3890 and GE 3880) or (ENT 3950 and ENT 3960 and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720 or MA 3715) and MEEM 3750 and MEEM 3201 and MEEM 3901 and MEEM 3911) and EE 3010(C) and MEEM 3400 and MEEM 3600(C) or MSE 3190 or (CMG 3250 and CMG 4120(C) and CMG 4210 and CMG 3200) or (EET 3281 and EET 4253(C)) or SAT 3812(C) or SU 4100(C) or ENG 3505(C) or (ENT 3950 and ENT 3960) or (MET 4200 and MET 3500(C) and MET 3451(C))

ENT 4960 - Enterprise Project Work VI Capstone

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems, taking constraints into account and applying relevant standards. Fourth-year students gain experience defining project objectives, planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading technical teams to accomplish project goals.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): ENT 4950 and (BE 4900 or CEE 3620 or CEE 3810 or CM 4855 or CS 3712 or CS 4711 or CS 4760 or EE 3171 or EE 3173 or GE 3890 or GE 3880 or MSE 4141(C) or CMG 4210 or EET 4253 or MET 4460 or SAT 4541 or SU 4100 or ENG 3830(C) or (ENG 3505 and ENG 4505) or (MEEM 3750 and MEEM 3201) or (EE 3280 and EE 3261))