Environmental Engineering Four-Year Plan

Revised 08/2024

Bold: only offered in indicated semester
Italic: course prerequisites and corequisites (designated by &)
UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: courses required for admission to this major
+: students must complete 21 technical elective credits including 9 credits of ESD electives and 3 credits of ESP electives. A list of elective options can be found here.

Note:  This is a sample plan that shows the department's recommended course plan for completing this degree in four years. Alternative course options can be seen on the APAS or Catalog page.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1071 General Chem I for Physical Scientists and Engineers (&1065) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1071) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
  • CEGE 1101 Intro to Civil, Environmental, & Geo-Engineering (optional) [1cr]
  • CSE 1001 First Year Experience [1cr]

Spring Semester

  • ◊ Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1302W Intro Physics II (1301W, &Math 1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1072 General Chem II for Physical Scientists and Engineers (1071, &1066) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1066 Chem Principles II Lab (&1072) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ AEM 2011 Statics (CSE, Phys 1301W, &Math 2374) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 2301 Organic Chem I (1072/66) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3501 Environmental Engineering (Chem 1072/66, Phys 1302W) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • Math 2373 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (Math 1372) [4cr]
  • AEM 3031 Deformable Body Mechanics (CSE, 2011, Math 2374, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • Chem 4501 Intro to Thermodynamics (1072/66, Phys 1302W, &Math2374) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3101 Computer Applications I (CSE, Phys 1301W, Math 1372) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Junior Year

Fall Semester

  • CEGE 3541 Environmental Engineering Lab (3501) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3102 Uncertainty & Decision Analysis (Math 1372) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3502 Fluid Mechanics (CSE, 3101, AEM 3031, Math 2373) [4cr]
  • CEGE 4502 Water/Wastewater Treatment (3501 or ChEn 2001) [3cr] 
  • Earth Sciences course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • CEGE 3301 Soil Mechanics I (CSE, 3101, AEM 3031) [3cr]
  • CEGE 4501 Hydrologic Design (3102, 3502) [4cr]
  • CEGE 4101W Project Management & Engineering Econ (UD) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3103 Ethics & Professional Practice (UD) [1cr]
  • Engineering Science & Design course+ [3 or 4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Senior Year

Fall Semester

  • CEGE 3402 CE Materials (CSE, AEM 3031) [3cr]
  • Engineering Science & Design course+ [3 or 4cr]
  • Environmental Science & Policy course+ [3 or 4cr]
  • Technical Elective [3 or 4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • CEGE 4103W Capstone Design (4101, 4501, 4502) [4cr]
  • Engineering Science & Design course+ [3 or 4cr]
  • Technical Elective [3 or 4cr]
  • Technical Elective [3 or 4cr]

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 125

Additional Information

The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of your specific degree requirements. This plan is not a contract and curriculum can change.

Applying to a major: z.umn.edu/csemajorapp

Courses required for admission to this major: Phys 1301W, Phys 1302W, Math 1371, Math 1372, Math 2374, AEM 2011, Chem 1071/65, Chem 1072/66, Chem 2301

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Department Contact Information

Website: cse.umn.edu/cege
Main Phone: 612-625-5522 | Main Office: Civil Engineering 122
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Professor Erin Surdo, [email protected]
Major Catalog Page: https://umtc.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/programs/101929707 

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University Degree Requirements

All students must complete the following requirements. Requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking courses at UM-TC required for this major.

Writing Requirements

University Writing:

  • Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent

Writing Intensive (WI):

  • One: Any level*
  • One: Any level*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)*

Liberal Education

Cores:

  • Biological Sciences w/Lab
  • Physical Sciences w/Lab*
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts/Humanities
  • Literature
  • Mathematical Thinking*

Themes (choose 4 of 5):

  • Race, Power, and Justice in the US (required)
  • Civic Life and Ethics
  • The Environment*
  • Global Perspectives
  • Technology and Society