Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree: Master of Science
Major: Environmental Engineering
Hours: 30

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

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Environmental Engineering Overview

The Lamar University Master of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering will teach you to use science and engineering principles to improve the environment and to clean polluted sites. In this program, you will learn about water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal and public health issues as well as a knowledge of environmental engineering law. It also includes studies on the environmental impact of proposed construction projects.

You'll be able to conduct hazardous-waste management studies to evaluate the significance of the such hazards, advise on treatment and containment and develop regulations to prevent mishaps. You can design municipal water supply and industrial wastewater treatment systems and be aware of local and worldwide environmental issues such as the effects of acid rain, ozone depletion, water pollution and air pollution from automobile exhausts and industrial sources.

This program also emphasizes engineering analysis and design of both technological and management-oriented solutions to environmental problems while broadly addressing the fundamental science and regulatory aspects of the field. Our courses offer flexibility for working professionals and access to our highly acclaimed engineering faculty as mentors and advisors.

LU's College of Engineering is considered one of the top engineering schools in Texas. With an abundance of industry in the region, our faculty is hard at work conducting research funded by multiple sources from the local, state and federal level. You will have many opportunities to work closely with faculty and industry, opening opportunities after graduation.

Environmental Engineering Courses You May Take

Models in Hydrological Systems: Analysis of basin hydrology, steamflow frequency, and water surface profiles, introduction to wave machines and hydrological transport processes including water quality simulation in hydrodynamic systems (oceans, estuaries, lakes/reservoirs, rivers/streams, storm water control facilities). May be repeated for credit when subject matter varies.

Hydrologic Analysis: Overview of hydrological models, hydrological design and hydrodynamic processes in bodies of water (rivers/streams, oceans, estuaries, inland lakes, and reservoirs); energy and momentum transfer through a water surface; standing or progressive waves; salt water and fresh water interaction; wind effects of stratification and circulations; analysis of stratified flow and density currents; selective withdrawal; turbulent wind mixing. Consideration of environmental effects. May be repeated for credit when the subject matter varies.

Water Supply and Treatment: An investigation of the chemistry of water treatment processes including the study of treatment process selection and associated design parameters.

Biological Wastewater Treatment: Principles of treatment for domestic and industrial wastewaters with emphasis on process kinetics and biological action.

GIS Applications in Engineering: This course aims to help students: 1. Understand the theory of relational database 2. Understand and operate a database through the structured query language (SQL) 3.Understand the basic theory of geographic information systems (GIS) 4. Learn how to use ArcGIS

Career Paths for Environmental Engineering

Civil and environmental engineers design a safer, cleaner world for all of us. Your career in civil and environmental engineering will allow you to make sure that we all have safe places to live and work. You'll provide us with clean drinking water and ways to live sustainably. With the world’s growing population and our limited natural resources, your work will be extremely important in ensuring sustainable development of our resources.