Environmental engineering combines scientific and engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment in order to protect human health, natural resources, and natural environments.

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Environmental engineering is the branch of engineering that is concerned with protecting people from the effects of adverse environmental effects, such as pollution, as well as improving environmental ...

Cleaner water. Alternative sources of energy. Carbon-neutral fossil fuels. What if you could use your engineering mind to make the wor1d a cleaner, healthier place? Integrating engineering principles ...

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With a century dedicated to research and teaching in the field, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is ranked among the top departments in the nation. Our award-winning faculty ...

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At least 24 semester hours of graduate-level courses, including Environmental Engineering and Science core (6 hours), emphasis area (9 – 18 hours), and elective (0 - 9 hours) courses, with a minimum ...