Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Science
Program Overview
Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of environmental engineering and science. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and aims to educate students who can apply rigorous scientific and engineering principles to solve complex environmental problems.
Overview
The mission of the undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering is to provide students with a broadly based yet rigorous education in the fundamental subjects central to the field. The program is designed to foster the development of a spirit of intellectual inquiry and the problem-solving skills required to address open-ended issues characteristic of the real world.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering requires 125 credits. Students must meet the University requirements, the Whiting School of Engineering requirements, and the departmental major requirements to complete the degree.
University Requirements
These requirements are described in the University catalogue.
Whiting School of Engineering Requirements
All students with a primary major within the Whiting School of Engineering must complete the Foundational Abilities (FA) in six designated areas:
- FA1: Writing and Communication
- FA2: Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
- FA3: Creative Expression
- FA4: Engagement with Society
- FA5: Ethical Reflection
- FA6: Conceiving of and Realizing Projects
FA1: Writing and Communication
- Foundational Course in Writing: AS.004.101 Reintroduction to Writing or EN.661.110 Professional Writing and Ethics
- Writing ePortfolio Assignment: Courses with the EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.1eP
- Foundational Course in Oral Communication: EN.661.250 Oral Presentations
- Oral Communication ePortfolio Assignment: Courses with the EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.2eP
FA2: Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
- Calculus I: AS.110.108 Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering)
- Calculus II: AS.110.109 Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering)
- Probability and Statistics: EN.553.311 Intermediate Probability and Statistics
- Computing and Data Science: EN.500.113 Gateway Computing: Python or EN.500.112 Gateway Computing: JAVA
- Natural Science and Laboratory: One natural science lecture and its associated laboratory
FA3: Creative Expression
- Courses with the EN Foundational Ability tag FA3
FA4: Engagement with Society
- Courses with the EN Foundational Ability tag FA4
FA5: Ethical Reflection
- Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection: Courses with the EN Foundational Ability tag FA5
- Ethical Reflection ePortfolio Assignment: Courses with the EN Foundational Ability tag FA5eP
FA6: Conceiving of and Realizing Projects
- Conceiving of and Realizing Projects ePortfolio Assignment: Courses with the EN Foundational Ability tag FA6eP
Major Requirements
Mathematics
A total of 20 credits in mathematics is required.
- AS.110.108 Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering)
- AS.110.109 Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering)
- AS.110.202 Calculus III or AS.110.211 Honors Multivariable Calculus
- EN.553.291 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or AS.110.302 Differential Equations and Applications
- EN.553.311 Intermediate Probability and Statistics
Basic Sciences
A total of 19 credits in basic sciences is required.
- AS.030.101 Introductory Chemistry I
- AS.030.102 Introductory Chemistry II
- AS.030.105 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I
- AS.030.106 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II
- AS.171.101 General Physics: Physical Science Major I or AS.171.107 General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
- AS.173.111 General Physics Laboratory I
- EN.570.201 Environmental Biology and Ecology
- One additional science course in geology, soil science, hydrologic science, meteorology, oceanography, or limnology
Core Requirements
Grades of C- or higher are required for the Core Requirements.
General Engineering (GE)
- EN.500.113 Gateway Computing: Python or EN.500.112 Gateway Computing: JAVA
- EN.510.312 Thermodynamics/Materials
- EN.560.201 Statics & Mechanics of Materials
- EN.560.211 Statics and Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
- EN.570.108 Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Design
- EN.570.351 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Environmental Engineering Requirement (EER)
- EN.570.100 A Survey of Environmental Health and Engineering: Ask the Lorax
- EN.570.239 Environmental Engineering Chemistry - Current and Emerging Topics
- EN.570.303 Environmental Engineering Principles and Applications
- EN.570.304 Environmental Engineering Laboratory
- EN.570.334 Engineering Microeconomics
- EN.570.350 Environmental Hazards and Health Risks
- EN.570.353 Hydrology
- EN.570.420 Air Pollution
Design Experience and Engineering Laboratory (D)
- EN.570.305 Environmental Health and Engineering Systems Design
- EN.570.419 Environmental Engineering Design I
- EN.570.421 Environmental Engineering Design II
Environmental Engineering Focus Area Electives (EEFA)
Students should work with their advisor to choose Focus Areas and elective courses that best prepare them for their career or research goals.
- Energy Systems Analysis
- Environmental Engineering and Science
- Environmental Health Engineering
- Environmental Management and Economics
- Land, Air, and Water Resources
Sample Program
This program is based on the assumption that students do not have exam credits for calculus, chemistry, and physics.
Accreditation Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEE) in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEE) program are that within three to five years after graduation, our graduates will:
- Achieve initial success in graduation education, engineering, science, or other related professional careers.
- Apply rigorous scientific and engineering principles, understanding of societal and economic factors, critical thinking, and creativity, to implement solutions to open-ended environmental problems that benefit communities, environmental quality, and public health.
- Demonstrate moral, ethical, and professional conduct, and respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the workplace and in engagement with stakeholders and the public.
- Engage in continued learning to advance knowledge and skills through professional development, licensure, and service to the profession and society.
Student Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering will have demonstrated:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Enrollments and Graduates
- Enrollment data for the Environmental Engineering program from Fall 2016 to Fall 2023.
- B.S. degrees awarded in Environmental Engineering from 2016 to 2023.