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Total Course Requirements for the 5 yr Combined B.S./M.S. Program includes 164 credits (128 credits undergraduate plus 36 credits graduate). Consult the Graduate Catalog for additional information about other requirements of the graduate program.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering program at Gannon University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700. 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 Student 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;
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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;
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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;
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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 Student 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