Environmental Engineering (BSVE)

Program Overview

The University of Central Florida's Environmental Engineering program prepares students to protect society from adverse environmental factors and safeguard the environment. Graduates are equipped with knowledge in air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and environmental health. The program offers opportunities for professional licensure and graduate studies, leading to careers in environmental engineering, project engineering, sanitary engineering, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSVE) program at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is designed to prepare students for careers in protecting society from adverse environmental factors and safeguarding the environment from human and natural activities. The program focuses on key areas such as:

• Air pollution control: Students learn about the sources, effects, and control of air pollution.
• Solid and hazardous waste management: Students gain knowledge of the principles and practices for managing solid and hazardous waste.
• Environmental health and remediation: The program explores the impact of environmental factors on human health and the methods for cleaning up contaminated sites.
Graduates of this program are equipped to:
• Improve the quality of life and safety of society.
• Plan, design, permit, and maintain projects to comply with environmental regulations.
• Enhance water, soil, and air quality.

Outline:

Degree Requirements (128 Credit Hours)

• Core Requirements:
• Basic Level (9 Total Credits):
• EGS1006C - Introduction to the Engineering Profession (1)
• EGN1007C - Engineering Concepts and Methods (1)
• CHM2045C - Chemistry Fundamentals I (4)
• CHM2046 - Chemistry Fundamentals II (3)
• CHM2046L - Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory (1)
• Earth Science Credit Hours: 3 (GEP)
• Biological Science Credit Hours: 3
• CPP Course:
CHM 2045C (A "C" (2.0) or better is required in this course)
• Advanced Level (53 Total Credits):
• EGN3310 - Engineering Analysis-Statics (3)
• EGN3321 - Engineering Analysis-Dynamics (3)
• EGN3331C - Mechanics of Materials (3)
• EGN3343 - Thermodynamics (3)
• EGN3613 - Engineering Economic Analysis (2)
• ENV3001 - Environmental Engineering (3)
• CCE4003 - Introduction to the Construction Industry (3)
• STA3032 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3)
• CWR3201 - Engineering Fluid Mechanics (3)
• EES4111C - Biological Process Control (4)
• EES4202C - Chemical Process Control (4)
• ENV4531 - Environmental Engineering Unit Operations & Processes (3)
• ENV4120 - Air Pollution and Hazardous Waste Control (3)
• ENV4561 - Advanced Environmental Engineering Operations & Processes (3)
• ENV4341 - Sustainable Resource Management (3)
• CWR4202C - Hydraulics (3)
• GEP Course:
STA 3032 (A "C" (2.0) or better is required in this course)
• Complete at least 1 of the following:
• CWR4120 - Hydrology (3)
• CWR4124 - Hydrogeology (3)
• Restricted Electives (3 Total Credits):
• Technical electives are available to address specific student interests.
• Capstone Requirements (6 Total Credits):
• Environmental Engineering Design Specialization (3 Total Credits):
• Choose one course from the following:
• ENV4433C - Environmental Engineering Wastewater Design (3)
• ENV4122C - Air Pollution Control Design (3)
• ENV4562C - Environmental Engineering Water Treatment Design (3)
• Capstone Course (3 Total Credits):
• CGN4808C - CECE Capstone Design (3)

Plan of Study (128 Credit Hours)

The program provides a tentative course schedule for students aiming to complete their degree in four years.

• Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours):
• ENC 1101 - Composition I (3)
• MAC 2311C - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4)
• EGS 1006C - Introduction to the Engineering Profession (1)
• CHM 2045C - Chemistry Fundamentals I (4)
• Biological Science Requirement (3)
• Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours):
• ENC 1102 - Composition II (3)
• MAC 2312 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4)
• PHY 2048C - General Physics Using Calculus I (or PHY2408 and PHY2048L) (4)
• EGN 1007C - Engineering Concepts and Methods (1)
• Earth Science (3)
• Freshman Year - Summer (10 Credit Hours):
• MAC 2313 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4)
• EGN 3310 - Engineering Analysis-Statics (3)
• GEP (3)
• Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours):
• CHM 2046 - Chemistry Fundamentals II (3)
• CHM 2046L - Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory (1)
• MAP 2302 - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3)
• EGN 3613 - Engineering Economic Analysis (2)
• ENV 3001 - Environmental Engineering (3)
• GEP (3)
• Sophomore Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours):
• EGN 3331C - Mechanics of Materials (3)
• PHY 2049C - General Physics Using Calculus II (or PHY2049 and PHY2049L) (4)
• CWR 3201 - Engineering Fluid Mechanics (3)
• GEP (3)
• GEP (3)
• Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours):
• EGN 3343 - Thermodynamics (3)
• EES 4202C - Chemical Process Control (4)
• CGN 3130 - Engineering Reports & Liability (2)
• GEP (3)
• Junior Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours):
• CWR 4202C - Hydraulics (3)
• STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3)
• ENV 4531 - Environmental Engineering Operations & Processes I (3)
• ENV 4120 - Air Pollution and Hazardous Waste Control (3)
• EES 4111C - Biological Process Control (4)
• Senior Year - Fall (14 Credit Hours):
• ENV 4341 - Sustainable Resource Management (3)
• CCE 4003 - Introduction to the Construction Industry (3)
• EES 4053 - Fate/Transport Contaminants in Environment (2)
• Approved Project Design (3)
• Select One (3 Credit Hours):
• CWR 4120 - Hydrology (3)
• CWR 4124 - Hydrogeology (3)
• Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours):
• ENV 4561 - Advanced Environmental Engineering Operations & Processes (3)
• Technical Elective (3)
• GEP (3)

Careers:

Graduates of the Environmental Engineering program at UCF are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:

• Environmental Engineer: Design, implement, and manage environmental protection projects.
• Project Engineer: Oversee the technical aspects of environmental engineering projects.
• Public Works Engineer: Work for government agencies to manage infrastructure and environmental projects.
• Sanitary Engineer: Focus on the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Solid Waste Engineer: Develop and manage solid waste disposal and recycling programs.
• Wastewater Engineer: Specialize in the treatment and disposal of wastewater.

Other:

• The program prepares students for state-regulated professional licensure or certification.
• Students are encouraged to seek academic advisement before registering for classes each semester.
• Courses transferred from other institutions must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit.
• EGS 1006C and EGN 1007C are required courses for incoming freshmen only.
• EnvE students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam during their Senior year.