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The MS in Environmental Engineering Science (MSEnES) is designed
as a complement to the existing MS degree program in Environmental
Engineering (MSEnE). Students admitted to the MSEnE must complete
the requirements for a first degree in engineering as part
of their MS plan of study if they do not possess a BS in engineering.
The MSEnES does not impose the fulfillment of the requirements
for a first degree in engineering as a necessary criterion
for graduation. However, students enrolled in this program
take a majority of their courses in engineering, and their
Advisory Committees consider an understanding of engineering
principles to be a necessary component of the "general
professional knowledge" covered in the oral examination.
A faculty Advisor is assigned by the Department Chair, based
on recommendation of the faculty and consultation with the
student. With the assistance of the Advisor, the student will
assemble an Advisory Committee that must be approved by the
Department Chair.
The primary focus of the M.S. in Environmental Engineering
Science is the application of environmental science to environmental
engineering. Each student must take thirty credits. Plan A
(Thesis) and Plan B (Report) are options for the M.S. in Environmental
Engineering Science.
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Plan
A -- Thesis Option
In addition to a minimum of 20 credits of course work, this
plan requires a research thesis (6 - 10 credits) for a 30
credit minimum total. The research and thesis, supervised
by the Advisor, describes an in-depth research investigation
and its results. Course work credit distribution must be at
least 12 credits must be from 5000-6000 level courses and
no more than 12 credits may be at the 4000-level. Up to 4
credits of 3000-level course work earned outside the major
department can be substituted for 4000-level courses.
Plan B -- Report Option
Of the total minimum 30 credits, at least 24 must be earned
in course work other than the project and 2-6 credits are
credited of project research. This plan requires a research
report, supervised by the Advisor, which describes a less-detailed
research investigation and its results. At least 12 credits
must be from 5000-6000 level courses and no more than 12 credits
may be at the 4000-level. Two to 9 credits are to be assigned
to a report describing the results of an independent study
project. Up to 4 credits of 3000-level course work earned
outside the major department can be substituted for 4000-level
courses.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of environmental engineering,
there are no structured course requirements. Instead, each
MS student, under the guidance of the Advisory Committee,
tailors an academic plan of mutual interest and benefit, drawing
a majority of the coursework from engineering departments.
The general requirements will be under the control of the
Advisory Committee to ensure that the student's coursework
addresses the basic criteria of educational programs for environmental
engineers as defined by American Academy of Environmental
Engineers. Specifically, the program of study will provide
exposure to,
"the dependence of mankind on a healthy environment;
the conception, design and operation of engineered systems
affording protection of human health and the environment;
the interactions and transformations that occur across environmental
media (i.e. surface water, groundwater, land, and air); the
behavior of natural systems in response to outside stimuli
caused by man's activities; and the need to work closely and
effectively with other professionals in multi-disciplinary
teams to meet the challenge of environmental protection."
The Advisory Committee considers an understanding of engineering
principles to be a necessary component of the "general
professional knowledge" covered in the oral examination.
In addition to the general requirements, each student must
declare an emphasis area for focused study. Again, with consultation
of the Advisory Committee, a sequential development of coursework
is selected to increase the depth of exposure to one of the
following major focus areas of environmental engineering:
surface water quality and water resources, environmental systems
modeling, pollution prevention, environmental chemistry, wastewater,
solid waste and hazardous wastes, atmospheric systems and
air pollution control, or groundwater and subsurface remediation.
Additional coursework is selected to increase the breadth
of exposure to other focus areas in environmental engineering,
consistent with the student's stated career objectives.
Oral Examination or Defense
Examination by and approval of the Advisory Committee is required
for awarding the Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
Science. The Advisory Committee examines the general professional
knowledge, coursework, and in Plans A and B, the thesis or
report of each master's candidate. An oral presentation of
the thesis or report is made following the completion of the
written work. Copies of the thesis or report are distributed
to the Advisory Committee at least two weeks prior to the
examination data. The thesis, report, or coursework examination
is acceptable if the Advisor and at least two of the other
three Advisory Committee members concur on its acceptance.
The oral presentation for the thesis or report is open to
the public.
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