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The environmental engineering specialization, with its rigorous curriculum covering chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, unit operations, and reaction kinetics, equips students with distinctive skills to address diverse environmental pollution challenges. This concentration emphasizes applying chemical engineering fundamentals to solve issues involving air quality, water contamination, and management of solid and hazardous waste materials.
You'll develop a robust understanding of engineering concepts through demanding coursework and practical experience in our cutting-edge labs, working alongside distinguished faculty. The extensive elective options allow for customization, enabling you to tailor your academic path to align with your career goals. The chemical engineering curriculum, with its comprehensive coverage of chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, unit operations, and reaction kinetics, prepares students exceptionally well for tackling various environmental pollution issues. This specialization specifically concentrates on employing chemical engineering methodologies to resolve concerns regarding air quality, water purity, and waste management. Students must complete three mandatory courses along with one elective from the approved list, with each course requiring at least three credit hours. Those pursuing the environmental engineering track should formally declare their specialization to department advisors by their second year.
Each student must have their official high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
English Language Score:
Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version); recommended minimum IELTS score is 6.5; recommend Duolingo score is 105 or higher.
Application Deadlines - Early Action (Fall) - November 15; Regular Decision (Fall) - February 1; Regular Decision (Spring) - October 15.