Water Resources Modeling Graduate Certificate

Online Education for Working Professionals

Model natural and engineered hydraulic and hydrologic systems.

Manage large datasets and develop models for hydrodynamics.

Gain in-depth modeling experience using real-world case studies in a hydrologic, 2D hydrodynamic, or hydraulic system. If your background is in one of the physical sciences, geosciences, computational sciences, or engineering, you can boost your skill set in this data-driven world. Learn to analyze and manage large datasets. Develop digital systems for monitoring, control, and real-time decision support. A mean environmental engineer salary is about $96,000 per yer.

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3 courses in 3 semesters.

Department	Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Admissions requirement	Acceptance to the Graduate School.
Contact	Qingli Dai

Length	3 courses in 2-3 semesters
Effort	3 hours per credit per week
Each course	3 credits
Total credits	9
Course type	Online or on-campus
Modality	Watch class recordings on demand
Cost	Based on credits and course type
Already enrolled?	Speak with your advisor

Progress quickly with a compact curriculum.

Work with the program advisor to select courses that fit your interests and prerequisite skills.

Check your preparation.

Here are some of the pre-requisite courses for this certificate.

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))

CEE 4505 - Surface Water Quality Engineering

Develops the scientific basis for water quality management in lakes and rivers. Considers the origin, behavior, and fate of nutrients and toxic substances. Introduces engineered approaches for lake management, including mass balance modeling. Presents techniques for water quality restoration and the legal framework supporting pollution control.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3501 or CEE 3503 or CEE 3500

BL 4450 - Limnology

The study of physical, chemical, and biological processes of freshwater eco systems with emphasis on lakes.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

MA 3520 - Elementary Differential Equations

First order equations, linear equations, and systems of equations.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)

MA 3521 - Elementary Differential Equations

Offered second half of semester, to be taken concurrently with MA2321. Topics include first order equations, linear equations and systems of equations.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mathematics, Computer Science
Co-Requisite(s): MA 2321
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160

MA 3530 - Introduction to Differential Equations

First order equations, linear equations, systems of equations, and Laplace transforms. May include elementary separation of variables for partial differential equations.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)

MA 3560 - Mathematical Modeling with Differential Equations

Creating differential equation models for physical problems such as population dynamics, kinetics, mass-spring systems. Topics include nondimensionalization, numerical methods, phase-plane analysis, first-order systems, linearization, and stability. Includes modeling case studies, using a computer algebra system, and a modeling project.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330)

Take 9 credits of elective courses.

CEE 5625 - River and Floodplain Hydraulics

Analysis and modeling strategies of open channel systems, including natural channels, designed channels, flow transitions, non-uniform flow, and unsteady flow.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620

CEE 5610 - Water Resources System Modeling & Design

Solve complicated, open-ended real-world water resources problems in natural and built systems by developing and executing models using state of the practice technologies. Includes programming to manage large datasets and validation or calibration and optimization of models for design.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 3620 or CEE 3650

CEE 5504 - Water Quality Modeling in Natural Systems

Application of mathematical modeling to water quality management. Models are developed to simulate natural phenomena, mass transport, and reaction kinetics in lake and river ecosystems. Students will construct simple models and be introduced to state of the art modeling tools.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 4505 or BL 4450

CEE 5520 - Introduction to Hydrodynamic Modeling

Introduce fundamental concept and numerical methods used in hydrodynamic modeling, physical process in the hydrodynamic system and their numerical representation using governing equations. Students construct simplified numerical models with application to problems of coastal oceans and large lakes, as well as engineering systems of interest to environmental and other engineers.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560

The minimum completion time is one semester.

Here is a typical schedule for a two semester option.

Fall:
CEE 5625
Spring:
CEE 5610
CEE 5504

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

Apply the fundamentals of modeling using data including limitations in water resources engineering design and analysis.

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