Environmental Engineering

The ECE minor form, available in the ECE office, lists examples of thematically related courses in different areas of concentration. Students seeking an ECE Minor should complete the ECE Minor form and submit it to the ECE office as early in the program of study as possible. The chair of the ECE curriculum committee will be responsible for review and approval of all ECE Minor requests. WPI policy requires that no more than one unit of course work can be double counted toward other degree requirements.

Type: Minor

DIRECTOR: J. BERGENDAHL (CEE)

ASSOCIATED FACULTY: J. Bergendahl (CEE), T. Camesano (CHE), D. DiBiasio (CHE), J. Dudle (CEE), C. M. Eggleston (CEE), S. Kmiotek (CHE), S. LePage (CEE), P. Mathisen (CEE), M. Tao (CEE), H. Walker (CEE)

Mission Statement

Environmental engineers are challenged not only with mastering technical and scientific principles, but also understanding the broader context within which environmental solutions are implemented. The environmental engineering program encourages coursework in the humanistic and social aspects of engineering decisions, public health management, and environmental preservation. The projects program at WPI offers environmental engineering students a unique opportunity to explore the complex humanistic, economic, legal, and political issues surrounding environmental engineering problems. The Environmental Engineering degree program prepares students for careers in both the private and public sectors, consulting, industry, and advanced graduate study.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives for the Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering are that our alumni will: 1. Have successful careers in environmental engineering and related professions, where sound science and engineering principles are applied to solve environmental problems in a socially and ethically responsible manner. 2. Be leaders who are at the forefront of environmental change for the betterment of ecosystems and quality of life. 3. Meet the changing needs of the profession through lifelong learning, such as graduate eduction, engagement in the profession and organizations, and attainment of professional licensure.

Student Outcomes

The Student Outcomes for the Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering are that all graduates will attain:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts 5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Environmental Engineering Major

The normal period of residency at WPI is 16 terms. In addition to WPI requirements applicable to all students, students wishing to receive the ABET accredited degree designated “Environmental Engineering” must satisfy certain distribution requirements as follows:

Requirements

Mathematics (Note 1) Basic Science (Note 2)

Minimum Units

6/3 6/3