CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Subject abbreviations: CHE and ENVE  

Mark R. Matsumoto, Ph.D., Chair

Department Office, A159 Bourns Hall

Professors:

Mark R. Matsumoto, Ph.D.

Joseph M. Norbeck, Ph.D.

Akula Venkatram, Ph.D.

Associate Professor:

Ashok K. Mulchandani, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors:

Wilfred Chen, Ph.D.

Marc Deshusses, Ph.D.

Anders O. Wistrom, Ph.D.  

The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering offers a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, a B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, and a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering.

MAJORS

Chemical Engineering deals with industrial processes in which raw materials are transformed or separated into useful products. Chemical engineers translate the developments of the chemists and physicists into commercial realities, and they find work in a variety of fields including pharmaceuticals, chemical, petrochemical, pollution control, nuclear, materials and electronic industries. At UCR, the Chemical Engineering major provides a choice of either a Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering option. The Chemical Engineering option emphasizes the traditional chemical engineering issues, while the Biochemical Engineering option focuses on the biochemical processes, i.e., processes based on microorganisms or enzymes. The major curriculum, including both options, is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Environmental Engineering is a relatively new, but growing field that deals with the design and construction of processes and equipment intended to lessen the impact of man's activities on the environment. With the growing importance of environmental quality, the environmental engineer plays a pivotal role in modern industrial activity. Environmental engineers are involved in a wide range of activities including the design of alternative fueled vehicles; development of renewable energy sources; design of equipment for solid waste collection and disposal; municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment; air pollution control systems; and hazardous waste management.

During their freshman year, all engineering students follow a common curriculum of mathematics and sciences. By the beginning of the sophomore year, students begin more specific course work toward their selected major.

Students enrolled in community college pre-engineering programs are expected to complete the equivalent of the first two years of UCR's course work for engineering majors and to demonstrate strength in calculus, chemistry, and physics. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) does not meet transfer requirements for Engineering. The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering provides special advisory services to aid community college transfer students in formulating their program and in remedying any deficiencies in required course work.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS  

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

General University requirements are Universitywide requirements which all undergraduates must satisfy. See the Undergraduate Studies section for a complete listing.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Students must fulfill all breadth requirements of The Bourns College of Engineering. See Degree Requirements under The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering in the Undergraduate Studies section of this catalog.

To fulfill the Humanities and the Social Sciences breadth requirements, students enrolled in The Bourns College of Engineering must meet both University criteria and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria for breadth and depth in their selection of courses. The ABET criteria are implemented in the following manner:

1. At least two of the Humanities and/or Social Science courses must be upper-division.

2. At least two courses must be from the same subject area (for example, two courses in Psychology), with at least one of the two being an upper-division course.

3. Courses must be selected from an approved list available in The College Office of Student Affairs.

The Chemical Engineering major and the Environmental Engineering major use the following major requirements to satisfy The College's Natural Sciences and Mathematics breadth requirement.

1. BIOL 005A

2. CHEM 001A-CHEM 001B-CHEM 001C

3. MATH 009A-MATH 009B-MATH 009C

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

The major requirements for the B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering are as follows. Students must choose either a Biochemistry or a Chemistry option.

Lower-division requirements (67 units)

1. BIOL 005A

2. CHEM 001A-CHEM 001B-CHEM 001C

3. CS 010

4. EE 001A, EE 001LA

5. MATH 009A-MATH 009B-MATH 009C, MATH 010A-MATH 010B, MATH 046

6. ME 010

7. PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C

Upper-division requirements (72 units)

1. CHEM 110B, CHEM 112A-CHEM 112B-CHEM 112C

2. CHE 110, CHE 117, CHE 118, CHE 120, CHE 122, CHE 160B, CHE 160C, CHE 175A, CHE 175B

3. CHE 130/ENVE 130, CHE 160A/ENVE 160A

4. ENGR 100, ENGR 115, ENGR 116, ENGR 118

Option requirements: choose one option

1. Biochemistry option (21 units)

• a) BCH 110A-BCH 110B
• b) BIOL 121A
• c) Ten (10) units of technical electives chosen CHE 124, CHE 124L, CHE 140, CHE 150, CHE 171; ENVE 121

2. Chemistry option (22 units)

• a) CHEM 005, CHEM 125
• b) Twelve (12) units of technical electives chosen from CHE 102, CHE 136, CHE 171; ENVE 120, ENVE 133, ENVE 134, ENVE 138

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

The major requirements for the B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering are as follows. Students must choose either an Air Pollution Control Technology or a Water Pollution Control Technology option.

Lower-division requirements (67 units)

1. BIOL 005A

2. CHEM 001A-CHEM 001B-CHEM 001C

3. CS 010

4. EE 001A, EE 001LA

5. MATH 009A-MATH 009B-MATH 009C, MATH 010A-MATH 010B, MATH 046

6. ME 010

7. PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C

Upper-division requirements (95 units)

1. CHEM 112A-CHEM 112B-CHEM 112C

2. CHE 120

3. ENGR 100, ENGR 115, ENGR 116, ENGR 118

4. ENVE 120, ENVE 133, ENVE 135, ENVE 142, ENVE 144, ENVE 146, ENVE 160B, ENVE 160C, ENVE 171, ENVE 175A-ENVE 175B

5. ENVE 130/CHE 130, ENVE 160A/CHE 160A

6. ME 110

Option requirements: choose one option (12 units)

1. Air Pollution Control Technology option: Twelve (12) units of technical electives, chosen from CHE 102; ENVE 134, ENVE 138, ENVE 145; ENSC 135

2. Water Pollution Control Technology option: Twelve (12) units of technical electives chosen from ENVE 121, ENVE 140, ENVE 145; ENSC 127, ENSC 140, ENSC 155, ENSC 163

GRADUATE PROGRAM  

The Graduate Program in Chemical and Environmental Engineering offers training leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Fields of specialization include biochemical engineering, environmental biotechnology, air quality systems engineering, and water quality systems engineering. All applicants are required to submit scores from the general aptitude Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Applicants to the graduate program should have a degree in engineering, have a satisfactory overall GPA from their undergraduate studies, good letters of recommendation, and high scores on the GRE general test. Normally, students admitted to regular standing will have satisfied all prerequisite course work. Under special circumstances, students who have not completed all undergraduate requirements may be admitted provided that the deficiencies are corrected within the first year of graduate study. Courses taken for this purpose do not count towards an advanced degree. International students, permanent residents, and even United States citizens whose native language is not English and who do not have a bachelor's or postgraduate degree from an institution where English is the exclusive language of instruction will be required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550.

MASTER'S DEGREE

The M.S. degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering can be earned by either one of two plans: by completion of a thesis (Plan I) which reports an original investigation of a defined problem, or by passing a comprehensive examination (Plan II).

Plan I requires completion of a minimum of 36 units of approved course work and submission of an acceptable M.S. thesis. At least 24 of these units must be in graduate courses (200 series courses).

Plan II requires completion of a minimum of 36 units of approved course work and successful passage of a comprehensive examination. At least 18 of these units must be in graduate courses (200 series courses) and none of these credits may be in courses numbered 297 or 299. Typically, the examination will be a six-hour written, closed-book examination emphasizing fundamental knowledge and breadth of the study area rather than specifics covered in individual courses. An oral follow-up session may be requested by the examination committee following its evaluation of the written exam.

For the M.S. degree, students must complete a minimum of three quarters in residence in the University of California with a GPA of 3.00 or better. Normative time for a student to complete the M.S. degree under both Plan I and Plan II is six quarters.

DOCTORAL DEGREE

The Ph.D. degree provides an opportunity for students to pursue a program of in-depth research in a specialized area. The procedure for satisfying the requirements for the Ph.D. degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at UCR consists of four parts: 1) successful completion of an approved program of course work, 2) passing a Ph.D. preliminary examination, 3) approval of a Ph.D. dissertation proposal, and 4) defense and approval of the Ph.D. dissertation.

The program of course work is formulated by each student and a faculty advisor in the first or second quarter after admission to the Ph.D. program and must be approved by the student's Ph.D. advisor and Ph.D. Examination Committee. There is no strict course or unit requirement for the Ph.D. degree. It is expected, however, that a Ph.D. student will pursue a program of study that includes 1) a major area of study intended to increase the student's depth of knowledge in an engineering research specialty, and 2) a minor area of study intended to support and increase the student's breadth of knowledge in the major area.

The purpose of the Ph.D. preliminary examination is to test students understanding of basic scientific and engineering principles, and its application to their research interests. Each student desiring the Ph.D. degree is required to take a preliminary examination. Students are expected to have completed the examination near the end of their first year in the Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. preliminary examination consists of an eight hour written comprehensive examination with a selection of problems designed to test understanding of basic concepts and principles.

After successful completion of the Ph.D. preliminary examination, each student, with advisement from an advisor, prepares a dissertation proposal. Typically, each Ph.D. student will submit a dissertation proposal to their Ph.D. Qualifying Committee within one year after successfully completing the preliminary examination. The Ph.D. Qualifying committee chairperson will normally schedule an oral defense within one month of the written proposal submission. The presentation is given only to the Ph.D. dissertation committee members.

The oral presentation/defense of the proposal focuses on the dissertation problem. Students should demonstrate considerable depth of knowledge in the student's area of specialization and a clear understanding of the research methods that are needed for successful completion of the dissertation research. The oral presentation/defense will begin with a presentation by students on their dissertation topic and will be followed by questions and suggestions from the Ph.D. Qualifying Committee.

Based on the written proposal and oral defense, a decision will be made by the Ph.D. Qualifying Committee that each student either 1) be advanced to Ph.D. candidacy, 2) be asked to modify and enhance the proposal, or 3) be requested to withdraw from the Program.

Following advancement to Ph.D. candidacy, students formally begin their dissertation research. The progress of the dissertation is monitored by the student's Ph.D. Dissertation Committee. It is recommended that Ph.D. candidates interact frequently with members of their dissertation committee to insure that dissertation progress is acceptable.

The Ph.D. Dissertation Committee consists of a minimum of three UCR Academic Senate members. All committee members should be in a position to offer guidance and be able to judge the scholarship of the dissertation work. Upon recommendation of the Graduate Advisor, Doctoral Dissertation Committees are appointed by the Dean of the Graduate Division.

After completion of the dissertation research, a written copy of the dissertation must be submitted to and approved for defense by the student's Ph.D. Dissertation Committee. Once a draft has been approved for defense, an oral defense of the dissertation will be scheduled. This defense consists of a seminar open to the entire academic community, followed by a question/answer period conducted by the Ph.D. Dissertation Committee.

For the Ph.D. degree, students must complete at least six quarters in residence in the University of California with a GPA of 3.00 or better. Normative time for a student to complete the Ph.D. degree is three years for students holding an M.S. degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from UCR and five years for those entering the program without an M.S. degree in Chemical and Environmental Engineering.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING  

UPPER-DIVISION COURSES

CHE 102.
Catalytic Reaction Engineering. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHE 122 or consent of instructor. Principles of surface reactions and heterogeneous catalysis. Catalyzed reaction kinetics, heterogeneous reactions, diffusion and heterogeneous catalysis, analysis and design of heterogeneous reactors.

CHE 110.
Chemical Process Analysis. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 001C, MATH 009C, PHYS 040B; or consent of instructor. Application of principles of conservation of mass and energy to chemical process systems. Introduction to chemical engineering process analysis and calculations for steady and nonsteady systems.

CHE 114.
Applied Fluid Mechanics. (4)

Lecture, three hours; one-hour discussion and three-hour laboratory alternate weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110A. Fluid statics, fluid flow, flow of compressible and incompressible fluids in conduits, flow past immersed bodies, transportation and metering of fluids, agitation and mixing of liquids.

CHE 117.
Separation Processes. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHE 130/ENVE 130 (may be taken concurrently), CHE 120, ENGR 116; or consent of instructor. Fundamental concepts and practical techniques for designing equipment based on equilibrium stage processes such as gas-liquid absorption, distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction, humidification, drying, and membrane processes.

CHE 118.
Process Dynamics and Control. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHE 117, CHE 122, ENGR 118; or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of process control. Feedback and feedforward control of dynamic processes. Frequency response analysis. Introduction to multivariable control.

CHE 120.
Mass Transfer. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 115, ENGR 118, and either CHE 110 or ENVE 171; or consent of instructor. Introduction to analysis of mass transfer in systems of interest to chemical and environmental engineering practice. Transport of matter by diffusion, free and forced convection.

CHE 122.
Chemical Engineering Kinetics. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHE 120. Introduction to homogeneous and heterogeneous kinetics and reactor design for chemical and biochemical processes.

CHE 124.
Biochemical Engineering Principles. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): BCH 110B, BIOL 121A, CHE 120; or consent of instructor. Principles of biochemical engineering. Kinetics of enzymatic reactions and microbial growth, batch and continuous culture reactors, product formulation and nutrient utilization. Oxygen transfer, bioreactor scale-up, air and media sterilization. Fundamentals of bioreactor design and bioseparations.

CHE 124L.
Biochemical Engineering Laboratory. (2)

Laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): CHE 124 or consent of instructor. Laboratory practices in biochemical engineering. Determination of microbial kinetics and biologically mediated reactions, oxygen transfer coefficients. Batch and continuous culturing, air and media sterilization, bioseparations.

CHE 130.
Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): MATH 010B (may be taken concurrently), ENGR 100; or consent of instructor. Advanced study of chemical thermodynamics and their applications to chemical and environmental engineering processes. Principles for the thermodynamic behavior of pure solutions and mixtures, phases, and chemical equilibria for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems are applied to a variety of processes common to chemical and environmental engineering. Cross-listed with ENVE 130.

CHE 136.
Advanced Topics in Heat Transfer. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHE 116 and CHE 120. Advanced study of the computational and theoretical methods associated with heat transfer, fluid flow, and other related processes. Topics include phenomena of heat conduction, convection, and the calculation of flow fields.

CHE 140.
Cell Engineering. (4)

Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours. Prerequisite(s): CHE 124 or consent of instructor. Introduction to genetic and environmental manipulation of cells for production of proteins and for enhanced biocatalytic and synthetic activities. Cloning and gene expression in different host systems, posttranslational processing, metabolic controls and kinetics, in vivo NMR spectroscopy, cell modeling, and sensitivity analysis.

CHE 150.
Biosensors. (4)

Lecture, two hours; laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): BCH 184 or CHE 124 or consent of instructor. Introduces the fundamentals and applications of biosensors. Topics on enzyme-, whole cell-, tissue-, and antibody/antigen-based electrochemical, optical, and piezoelectric biosensors for applications in bioprocess monitoring and control, environmental monitoring, and health care are covered.

CHE 160A.
Chemical and Environmental Engineering Laboratory. (2)

Laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): CHE 120, ENGR 115; or consent of instructor. Laboratory exercises in chemical and environmental engineering. Experiments in physical measurements, fluid mechanics, and mass transfer. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are emphasized. Cross-listed with ENVE 160A.

CHE 160B.
Chemical Engineering Laboratory. (2)

Laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): CHE 122, ENGR 116; or consent of instructor. Laboratory exercises in chemical engineering. Experiments in physical measurements, heat transfer, reactor analysis, and chemical kinetics. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are emphasized.

CHE 160C.
Chemical Engineering Laboratory. (2)

Laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): CHE 117, CHE 122; or consent of instructor. Laboratory exercises in chemical engineering. Experiments in physical measurements, separation processes, and computer simulation. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are emphasized.

CHE 171.
Pollution Control for Chemical Engineers. (4)

Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours. Prerequisite(s): CHE 117 or consent of instructor. Principles of industrial pollution control in chemical engineering plants. Regulations, criteria, measurements, and pollution control systems associated with air, wastewater, and solid waste management.

CHE 175A.
Chemical Process Design I. (4)

Lecture, two hours; laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): senior standing in Chemical Engineering. Introduction to chemical process plant design procedures through economic analysis and actual design of a chemical process. Topics address practical applications to current chemical and biochemical processes and economic constraints. Concentrates mainly on general design considerations and economic principles. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

CHE 175B.
Chemical Process Design II. (5)

Lecture, one hour; laboratory, nine hours; consultation, one hour. Prerequisite(s): senior standing in Chemical Engineering; CHE 175A. Detailed analysis and process design are completed on the projects begun in CHE 175A. A final report and an oral presentation are required. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.

CHE 190.
Special Studies. (1-5)

Individual study, 3 to 15 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing; consent of instructor and Program Chair. Individual study to meet special curricular needs.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING  

UPPER-DIVISION COURSES

ENVE 120.
Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): ENVE 133, ENVE 142; or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of physicochemical unit processes used in environmental engineering. Coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, redox processes, and heat and mass transfer processes.

ENVE 121.
Biological Unit Processes. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): ENVE 120, ENVE 142; or consent of instructor. An introduction to the theory and design of biological unit processes used in environmental engineering. Suspended growth processes, attached growth processes, digestion processes, and nutrient removal systems are covered.

ENVE 130.
Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): MATH 010B (may be taken concurrently); ENGR 100; or consent of instructor. Advanced study of chemical thermodynamics and their applications to chemical and environmental engineering processes. Principles for the thermodynamic behavior of pure solutions and mixtures, phases, and chemical equilibria for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems are applied to a variety of processes common to chemical and environmental engineering. Cross-listed with CHE 130.

ENVE 133.
Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B, ENGR 115, ENVE 171; or consent of instructor. Principles, modeling, and design of systems for atmospheric emission control of pollutants such as photochemical smog and by-products of combustion. Effects of air pollution on health.

ENVE 134.
Technology of Air Pollution Control. (4)

Lecture, four hours. Prerequisite(s): ENVE 133. Processes and design of control technologies for gaseous and particulate pollutants. Methods and design of ambient air quality measurements and air pollution source sampling for both gaseous and particulate pollutants.

ENVE 135.
Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112B, ENVE 120; or consent of instructor. Fate and transport of contaminants in the air, water, and soil environments. Description and modeling of advection, dispersion, phase transfer, and chemical transformation mechanisms.

ENVE 138.
Combustion Engineering. (4)

Lecture, four hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 115, ENVE 133. Fundamental development of the engineering and design principles underlying combustion engines and turbines and the associated emission control technology. Includes aspects of fuels, lubricants, instrumentation, chemistry of combustion and kinetics related to the understanding of engineering processes, engine design, and emission control.

ENVE 140.
Aquatic Chemistry. (4)

Lecture, three hours; one-hour discussion and three-hour laboratory alternate weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110A or ENGR 100, and ENVE 142; or consent of instructor. An introduction to the chemical principles and equilibrium models which are used to describe the behavior of natural water systems, water and wastewater treatment processes, and pollutant transformations which occur in the aqueous environment. Topics and laboratory exercises include acid-base chemistry, precipitation, and redox reactions.

ENVE 142.
Water Quality Engineering. (4)

Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 115, ENVE 171; or consent of instructor. An introduction to the engineering aspects of water quality management. Water quality characterization and modeling techniques for natural and engineered systems. Application of chemical equilibrium and kinetic models to water quality is discussed.

ENVE 144.
Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Engineering. (4)

Lecture three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 005A, ENVE 171, and either CHEM 110A or ENGR 100; or consent of instructor. Characteristics of solid waste and its potential for resource recovery. Collection, handling, storage, disposal recycling and resource recovery of solid waste.

ENVE 145.
Hazardous Waste Management. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): ENVE 120 and ENVE 142. Advanced course in the study of physio-chemical, thermal, and biological treatment of hazardous waste. Emphasis is placed on the technical understanding and design of physical, biological, and thermal treatment methods; transportation of hazardous waste; and hazardous waste characterization and site assessment.

ENVE 146.
Water Quality Systems Design. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): ENVE 142 (may be taken concurrently), ENGR 115; or consent of instructor. An introduction to methods of analysis and hydraulic design of water quality systems. Application of the basic theories of fluid flow to the design of water distribution networks, wastewater and storm water collection systems, structures for flow measurement and control, and pumps and pump stations. Emphasis is given to design projects aimed at developing design process skills, including problem specification, modeling, and analysis.

ENVE 160A.
Chemical and Environmental Engineering Laboratory. (2)

Laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): CHE 120, ENGR 115; or consent of instructor. Laboratory exercises in chemical and environmental engineering. Experiments in physical measurements, fluid mechanics, and mass transfer. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are emphasized. Cross-listed with CHE 160A.

ENVE 160B.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory. (2)

Laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 116, ENVE 133; or consent of instructor. Laboratory exercises in environmental engineering. Experiments in physical measurements, heat transfer, and air pollution engineering. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are emphasized.

ENVE 160C.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory. (2)

Laboratory, six hours. Prerequisite(s): ENVE 120, ENVE 142; or consent of instructor. Laboratory exercises in environmental engineering. Experiments in physical measurements, water quality, and unit operations and processes. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are emphasized.

ENVE 171.
Introduction to Environmental Engineering. (4)

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 001C, MATH 009C, PHYS 040B; or consent of instructor. Introduction to mass and energy balances.Overview of contaminants and their effects of human health and the environment. Provides a basic understanding of contaminants, their sources, and their movement and fate in the environment.

ENVE 175A-ENVE 175B.
Senior Design Project. (4-4)

Laboratory,nine hours; consultation, one hour. Prerequisite(s): senior standing in Environmental Engineering. Under the direction of a faculty member, students (individually or in small teams with shared responsibilities) propose, design, build, and test environmental engineering devices or systems. A written report, giving details of the project and test results, and an oral presentation of the design aspects are required. An In Progress (IP) grade is assigned for 175A. A letter grade is given for 175B.

ENVE 190.
Special Studies. (1-5)

Individual study, 3 to 15 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing; consent of instructor and Program Chair. Individual study to meet special curricular needs.